Which of the Following Statements Would Be Made by Someone

question 82

Multiple Choice

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

• A)"I sure need a new lawn mower, but I'm too lazy to find out what's out there."
• B)"I'd like to buy one of those new Toro lawn mowers, but they're kind of expensive."
• C)"I hear the new Toro lawn mowers are the best, but my neighbor says his is hard to start."
• D)"I just bought a new Toro lawn mower, but now I realize the new John Deere might have been a better choice."

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Definitions:

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