Bjorn has decided to join a fraternity, but before he gets in, he has to go through an initiation. During the initiation he has to endure all sorts of pain and humiliation. Based on this account, which of the following is most likely to occur?

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The description of the initiation suggests that it is designed to increase Bjorn's commitment to the fraternity. Therefore, it is most likely that he will feel more committed to the group after going through it. While he may not enjoy the pain and humiliation, this is not necessarily incompatible with feeling committed to the group. A and B are less likely because they do not fit with the fact that Bjorn has chosen to participate in the initiation in the first place. D is irrelevant because there is no information in the question about whether Bjorn was influenced by informational or normative factors.

Bjorn Has Decided to Join a Fraternity, but Before He