Hugh Bought a New Calculator for $125

question 192

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:

Hydromechanical Transmission

A type of transmission that combines hydraulic fluid power with mechanical gears to transmit power and adjust vehicle speed without manual gear changes.

Valve

A device that regulates, directs or controls the flow of a fluid by opening, closing, or partially obstructing various passageways.

Automatic Functions

Features or operations within a device, system, or vehicle that operate without manual intervention, often based on specific conditions or triggers.

Main Pressure

The primary pressure within a system, such as the oil pressure in an engine or the hydraulic fluid pressure in machinery, vital for proper operation.