For Which of the Following Purchasers Would Cognitive Dissonance Be

question 76

Multiple Choice

For which of the following purchasers would cognitive dissonance be the greatest?

• A) A mother purchased acne medicine for her teenage son.
• B) A secretary rented a car for her boss's business trip.
• C) A jogger purchased a bottle of water for himself.
• D) A car owner spent $3,700 to have her car body straightened and repainted.
• E) A student purchased macaroni salad for lunch.

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