Chloe debated for a long time about whether to take a psychology or a sociology course,both of which looked interesting.She finally chose the psychology course.Now,because she is experiencing _______,she raves about the psychology course to her friends.

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The scenario describes post-decision dissonance, which is the discomfort or doubt that arises after making a choice between two or more options. The individual may feel that they made the wrong choice and try to validate their decision by emphasizing the positive aspects of their chosen option. In this case, Chloe chose the psychology course over sociology, and because of post-decision dissonance, she raves about the psychology course to her friends.

Chloe Debated for a Long Time About Whether to Take