Three students are paid different amounts of money to give a speech in support of more difficult final exams, a position that is contrary to each of their attitudes. Sarah is paid $1, Lynn is paid $5, and Kelly $20. According to dissonance theory, which student is most likely to support difficult exams after giving the speech?

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According to dissonance theory, Sarah, who is paid the least, will experience the most cognitive dissonance because the small reward is insufficient justification for her to change her attitude. To reduce this dissonance, she is more likely to change her attitude to support difficult exams.

Three Students Are Paid Different Amounts of Money to Give