Two women,Jackie and Roberta,ask Katie out.Although she likes both of them, Katie decides to go out with Jackie.Afterward,she starts to notice more positive
Qualities about Jackie and more negative qualities about Roberta.Katie's new attitude is
Most likely a result of

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Katie's new attitude is most likely a result of postdecisional dissonance, a phenomenon that occurs after making a decision. This leads individuals to focus on the positive aspects of the chosen option and the negative aspects of the rejected option to reduce the dissonance (or discomfort) associated with wondering if they made the right choice.

Two Women,Jackie and Roberta,ask Katie Out