The authors of your text present a study in which monkeys were given a choice between different colors of M&Ms-later, their preference for different colors of M&Ms was reassessed.The researchers found that the monkeys

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The fact that the researchers reassessed the monkeys' preference for different colors implies that the monkeys remembered their initial choice. If they had selected colors only at random, there would be no reason to reassess their preference. Therefore, the study suggests that the monkeys experienced postdecision dissonance, which means they may have felt a psychological discomfort or tension after making a choice and evaluated their preference afterwards to reduce this discomfort. Additionally, the fact that the study involves a choice between different colors of M&Ms implies that the monkeys could see the colors.

The Authors of Your Text Present a Study in Which