A State Implemented a Much Needed Hike in Gasoline Price

Multiple Choice

A state implemented a much needed hike in gasoline price, increasing it by $2. This was followed by a public outcry against the price rise. A year later, the state again increased gasoline price by $2. This time, the public accepted it as essential, though there was a general murmur of dissatisfaction. Which of the following best explains the reason for the public's acceptance?

A) Theory X
B) Skinner's Law
C) Weber's Law
D) Equity theory