The state of conflict someone experiences after marking a decision is known as:
Correct answer: A. Cognitive dissonance
- A. Cognitive dissonance
- B. Self- doubt
- C. Balance theory
- D. Second guessing
Explanation
Conflict or discomfort after making a choice is post-decisional cognitive dissonance, especially when the rejected alternative also had attractive features. Self-doubt and second-guessing may accompany it, but they are not the formal psychological concept.
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