In a Research Study by Steele, He Replicated Brehm's Earlier

Multiple Choice

In a research study by Steele, he replicated Brehm's earlier study on postdecision dissonance reduction. In Steele's study, students were asked to rate albums, and were then given their fifth- or sixth-ranked album. After making their choice, they were asked to rate the albums again. The students __________ the one they rejected.

A) rated the album they selected as equal to
B) rated the album they selected as higher than
C) rated the album they selected as lower than
D) turned down the album they had selected in favor of