As part of a psychology experiment, Ed and Todd write essays saying that seat belts are unnecessary and that laws requiring them should be abolished. From a questionnaire given several weeks before, it is known that both Ed and Todd are actually in favor of laws requiring seat belts. In the experiment, Ed is given a very small reward for writing an essay, while Todd is given a large reward for writing the essay. If their attitudes are subsequently measured, what is the most likely result?
A) Todd will favor seat belts more than before; Ed will be more opposed.
B) Todd's attitude about seat belts will not change; Ed's will become stronger that seat belts are unnecessary.
C) Todd's attitude about seat belts will not change; Ed's will become stronger that seat belts are necessary.
D) Todd will favor seat belts more than before; Ed's attitudes will not change.
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