Shawna wants to join a sorority.This sorority has recently decided to put incoming members through various forms of initiation.Based on the findings of Aronson and Mills (1959), which of the following types of initiations is most likely to lead Shawna to come to identify strongly with the sorority and to value her membership in the group in the effort to avoid cognitive dissonance?

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Aronson and Mills (1959) found that individuals who undergo a severely unpleasant initiation tend to value their membership more highly due to cognitive dissonance, as they justify the effort and discomfort by increasing their commitment to the group.

Shawna Wants to Join a Sorority