For Which of the Following Purchasers Would Cognitive Dissonance Be

question 99

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 $3700 to have her car body straightened and repainted.
• E)A student purchased a Big Mac for supper.

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MMPI-2

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Rorschach

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TAT

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