Hugh Bought a New Calculator for $125

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Multiple Choice

Hugh bought a new calculator for $125. One week later, he saw an ad from another store showing the same calculator on sale for $65. Hugh said, "I'm still glad I got my calculator; the cheaper ones are probably defective. I don't mind having paid more for mine." Hugh's statement reflects:

• A)cognitive dissonance reduction.
• B)diffusion of responsibility.
• C)the just-world hypothesis.
• D)the self-serving bias.

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Definitions:

Presbycusis

Loss of the ability to hear sounds of high frequency.

Sensory Deprivation

The intentional reduction or removal of stimuli from one or more of the senses, often used for relaxation, meditation, or in psychological experiments.

Presbycusis

Age-related hearing loss, gradually affecting the ability to perceive or understand sounds, especially in noisy environments.

High-Pitched Sounds

Sounds that have a high frequency, typically perceived as sharp or squeaky to the human ear.