In a study by Gilbert and Ebert (2002),students shot a roll of film and printed two photographs.Some were told that they could exchange the one they chose to keep within five days,but others were told that their choice was final.Which group of students liked their photograph best?

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The group of students who were not given an exchange period liked their photograph best. This is because knowing that the decision was irrevocable made them more careful and thoughtful in their selection, leading to a greater sense of satisfaction with their final choice. This finding is supported by the concept of "post-decision dissonance," which suggests that people are motivated to justify their decisions and reduce any doubts or dissonance they may feel about their choices.

In a Study by Gilbert and Ebert (2002),students Shot a Roll