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:<br /><br />**B. cognitive dissonance.**<br /><br />### Explanation:<br />Cognitive dissonance occurs when a person experiences psychological discomfort due to holding two conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors. In this case:<br /><br />1. Jessica initially believed she would never work for less than $12 an hour (her original attitude).<br />2. However, she took a job paying only $6 an hour (a behavior that contradicts her original belief).<br />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."<br /><br />This change in attitude to align with her behavior is a classic example of **cognitive dissonance resolution**.