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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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