Maria sees a leather coat in a department store and purchases it immediately even though it is expensive. Before purchasing, she experiences inner tension that she may be able to purchase the same coat for a lesser price in another store. This inner tension is an example of _____.

Maria sees a leather coat in a department store and purchases it immediately even though it is expensive. Before purchasing, she experiences inner tension that she may be able to purchase the same coat for a lesser price in another store. This inner tension is an example of _____.



a. subliminal perception

b. cognitive dissonance

c. need recognition

d. selective exposure



Answer: b. cognitive dissonance


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