In class, you are given the assignment of writing an essay in favour of raising tuition by 30 percent. You do not agree, but freely choose to write on this topic. Later if we ask you about your opinion regarding an increase in tuition, you will
A)change your opinion in favour of an increase in tuition because of cognitive dissonance
B)feel even more negative about an increase in tuition because of cognitive dissonance
C)change your in opinion in favour of an increase because of the door-in-the-face technique
D)not change your opinion at all
E)feel more against an increase because of group polarization

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Cognitive dissonance theory suggests that when individuals freely choose to engage in an attitude-discrepant behavior (like writing an essay in favor of a position they initially disagree with), they may experience discomfort due to the inconsistency between their actions and beliefs. To reduce this discomfort, they might alter their attitudes to align more closely with their actions, in this case, potentially adopting a more favorable view towards tuition increase.

In Class, You Are Given the Assignment of Writing an Essay