Marcia Has Two Boyfriends, Davie and Mickey, Both of Whom

Multiple Choice

Marcia has two boyfriends, Davie and Mickey, both of whom she likes very much. She has decided that dating both of them is making her life too complicated and, after careful deliberation, has decided to stop seeing Davie and continue dating Mickey. According to cognitive dissonance theory, which of the following should happen next?

A) Marcia will develop an intense dislike for Mickey as she grows familiar with him.
B) Davie will seem more attractive than ever, making Marcia regret her decision.
C) Mickey will seem more attractive than ever, convincing Marcia that she made the right choice.
D) Marcia will secretly meet Davie to test if she did the right thing by breaking up with him.