A Couple Buys a New Sofa for Their Apartment, but Then

question 37

Essay

A couple buys a new sofa for their apartment, but then fmds another sofa a few days later at a second store that fits their decor and budget better than the first sofa.In what ways (identify three) might they reduce their post-purchase
cognitive dissonance? (Returning the sofa is not an option.)

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