Minimal Justification

Counterattitudinal action, freely chosen with little incentive or justification, leads to a change in attitude.

Example: $1-$20 experiment.

Factors that increase dissonance: Inconsistency of action with attitudes. Lack of incentive/reward. Free choice (personal responsibility).

Application: Should a new product be introduced at a special low price?

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