Maria Sees a Price Reduction on a Makeup Kit She

question 27

Multiple Choice

Maria sees 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 from its packaging,she notices that the box in which the kit was kept is open and torn.This gives her a feeling that it might have been used by somebody else earlier.This thought makes her feel uneasy.Which of the following terms refers to this situation?

• A) Product contamination
• B) Buyer's dissonance
• C) Buyer's remorse
• D) Product contagion
• E) Product dissociation

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Definitions:

Narcissism

A personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a deep need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

Legitimizing Myths

Beliefs or narratives that are constructed to maintain and justify power dynamics or social inequalities within a society.

Optimal Distinctiveness

A theory that suggests people are motivated to achieve an ideal balance between inclusion within groups and differentiation from others.

Deindividuated

A psychological state in which an individual loses self-awareness and the sense of individuality, often leading to uncharacteristic behavior, usually within a group context.