The results of Festinger and Carlsmith's (1959)study of cognitive dissonance suggest that ____.
A)if people are paid less for doing a questionable act, they will rationalize it more
B)people will rationalize their own questionable behavior no matter how much they are paid to do it
C)if people are paid more for doing a questionable act, they will rationalize it more
D)if people are paid less for doing a questionable act, they will rationalize it less

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Festinger and Carlsmith's study found that individuals who were paid less for performing a dull task were more likely to rationalize the task as enjoyable compared to those who were paid more, illustrating cognitive dissonance theory.

The Results of Festinger and Carlsmith's (1959)study of Cognitive Dissonance