Which of the Following Is the Best Example of Cognitive

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of cognitive dissonance?

• A) Phillip has been shopping for a new flat screen, but has not yet made a purchase because he is having trouble deciding which brand to buy.
• B) Lorelai decided to eat at a restaurant she previously avoided after learning several celebrities endorse the restaurant.
• C) Braylon is torn between going to the movies with friends or staying home and studying for an exam tomorrow.
• D) Drake just bought an expensive tablet and is already worried that he could have found a better deal if he had shopped more carefully.

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Countersignature

An additional signature required on a document or check to verify or approve its legitimacy, often used for security or authorization purposes.

Paper Currency

Legal tender issued by a government or central bank in the form of paper notes.

Negotiable Instrument

A signed document promising a sum of payment to a specified person or the assignee which is transferable by endorsement.

Sum Certain

A specific, agreed-upon amount of money owed under a contract that is not subject to change.