Maria Notices a Price Reduction on a Makeup Kit She

question 26

Multiple Choice

Maria notices a price reduction on a makeup kit she has wanted for a long time. She buys it, but when she gets home and begins to take it out of the box, she notices that the kit has already been opened. This makes her feel that it might have been used by somebody else earlier, and she feels uneasy. The given scenario exemplifies _____.

• A) product contamination
• B) cognitive dissonance
• C) product differentiation
• D) emotional contagion

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Definitions:

Beneficial Activities

Activities that produce positive outcomes for individuals or communities, including economic, social, or environmental benefits.

Own and Sell

The legal rights and ability to possess and then transfer the ownership of goods or assets.

Purchasers of Resources

Individuals or entities that buy or acquire resources for the purpose of production of goods and services.

Marginal Analysis

An examination of the additional benefits of an activity compared to the additional costs incurred by that same activity, emphasizing decisions at the margin.