Ataui Is Asked by Her Niece to Explain Why It

Multiple Choice

Ataui is asked by her niece to explain why it is not good to sit around all day without exercising. Then, a few minutes later, Ataui reflects on the fact that she has not exercised in quite some time. According to research on cognitive dissonance processes, what is Ataui now likely to do?

A) engage in exercise
B) not engage in exercise, and come up with an excuse for not doing so
C) exercise if she feels like there is a strong external incentive to do so
D) exercise only if she can see no external reason why she should