Renata started grad school this fall and is locked into the program for the next three years because she has accepted a fellowship. Unfortunately, Renata discovers that she hates the field specialization she is in. According to cognitive dissonance theory, Renata is likely to

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Cognitive dissonance theory predicts that people will change their attitudes or behaviors to reduce the discomfort caused by holding two conflicting beliefs or behaviors. In this case, Renata's dislike of her program and her commitment to the fellowship create cognitive dissonance. To reduce this dissonance, she is likely to decide how much she thinks the amount of the fellowship justifies her staying in a field she dislikes.

Renata Started Grad School This Fall and Is Locked into the Program