In a classic experiment on cognitive dissonance that is described in the textbook,students were paid either $1 or $20 to tell another student that a boring task was fun and interesting.What were the results of the study?

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The results of the study showed that the students who were paid $1 to tell another student that a boring task was fun and interesting experienced cognitive dissonance, as they realized that they were not being truthful. To reduce this discomfort, they convinced themselves that the task was actually fun and interesting, thus changing their attitudes and beliefs to match their behavior. On the other hand, the students who were paid $20 did not experience cognitive dissonance, as the high payment was sufficient justification for their behavior.

In a Classic Experiment on Cognitive Dissonance That Is Described