College students are more likely to think their courses will be good AFTER they have registered than they did before making a commitment.Emphasizing the positive aspects of what we choose, while downgrading other alternatives illustrates the effects of

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This is an example of cognitive dissonance, where individuals experience discomfort or tension when their beliefs or attitudes do not align with their actions. In this case, the students may have had doubts about their course choices before registering but once they committed, they emphasize the positive aspects to reduce the discomfort of their decision.

College Students Are More Likely to Think Their Courses Will