Question 5 of 10 Jessica said she would never work for less than 12 an hour. but then she got a job looking after children in the afternoon. and it pays only 6 an hour. Now she says that money isn't as important as enjoying her work This is an example of: A. mere exposure effect. B. cognitive dissonance. C. situational attribution. D. availability heuristiC.

The correct answer is:**B. cognitive dissonance.**### Explanation:Cognitive dissonance occurs when a person experiences psychological discomfort due to holding two conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors. In this case:1. Jessica initially believed she would never work for less than 6 an hour (a behavior that contradicts her original belief).3. To resolve the discomfort caused by this inconsistency, she changed her attitude and justified her decision by saying that "money isn't as important as enjoying her work."This change in attitude to align with her behavior is a classic example of **cognitive dissonance resolution**.