Which One of the Following Statements Would Most Likely Be

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements would most likely be made by someone experiencing cognitive dissonance?

• A) "My new Toro lawn mower may cut better, but it's not as cool looking as the new John Deere mowers."
• B) "I'd really like to buy one of those new Toro lawn mowers, but they're kind of expensive."
• C) "I sure need a new lawn mower, but I'm too lazy to find out what's out there."
• D) "Mary says her new Toro lawn mower can really get into tight spaces, but Jim says his is hard to start sometimes."

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Definitions:

Absorption

The process by which substances are taken up from the environment and enter the bloodstream or cells.

Hepatic Portal Vein

Portal vein formed by the superior mesenteric and splenic veins and entering the liver.

Nutrient-Rich Blood

Blood that is high in oxygen and nutrients, often a result of digestion and absorption in the small intestine, ready to be distributed throughout the body.

Liver

A large vital organ in vertebrates responsible for detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion, among other functions.