Most Likely, How Would Consumers Who Purchased a New Innovative

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Multiple Choice

Most likely, how would consumers who purchased a new innovative type of running shoe try to reduce any cognitive dissonance they feel?

• A)Use only an internal information search.
• B)Have little or no problem solving involvement.
• C)Read ads for the running shoe even after the purchase has been made.
• D)Use routine problem solving.
• E)If the shoe is comfortable and gives the requisite support, there will be no cognitive dissonance.

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