Question

What was the main finding of Festinger and Carlsmith's (1959) "$1 vs. $20" study?

• A. Participants paid $1 reported finding the task less enjoyable than those paid $20
• B. Participants paid $1 reported finding the task more enjoyable than those paid $20
• C. Participants paid $20 reported finding the task more enjoyable than those paid $1
• D. Participants paid $20 reported feeling more discomfort than those paid $1

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Participants paid $1 reported finding the task more enjoyable than those paid $20

The main finding of Festinger and Carlsmith's study was that participants paid only $1 reported finding the task more enjoyable than those paid $20, as stated in the passage. Therefore, option b) is the correct answer.