Question

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. selective exposure
d. need recognition

Answer 1

Answer: b. Cognitive dissonance

Step-by-step explanation:

Cognitive dissonance is the situation where an individual has unstable thoughts, beliefs or behavior relating to a change of attitude.

Maria's inner tension is an example of cognitive dissonance, an unstable thought that the next would be better.