Marcia has two boyfriends, Davie and Mickey, both of whom she likes very much. She has decided that dating both of them is making her life too complicated and, after careful deliberation, has decided to stop seeing Davie and continue dating Mickey. According to cognitive dissonance theory, which of the following should happen next?

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Cognitive dissonance theory suggests that after making a difficult choice, people tend to justify their decision by increasing their attraction or positive feelings toward the chosen option. In this case, Marcia is likely to find Mickey more attractive to confirm that she made the right choice.

Marcia Has Two Boyfriends, Davie and Mickey, Both of Whom