When Micah was in college he joined a fraternity. Before being initiated, he underwent some pretty severe hazing. 25 years later, his son Ben joined the same fraternity but, due to new rules by the university, Ben did not undergo hazing. According to cognitive dissonance theory, who should enjoy being in the fraternity more and why?

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According to cognitive dissonance theory, individuals who undergo a difficult initiation or hazing to join a group are likely to value their membership more because they need to justify the effort and discomfort they went through. This is why Micah would enjoy being in the fraternity more.

When Micah Was in College He Joined a Fraternity