Question

Hugh bought a new calculator for $125. One week later, he saw an ad from another store showing the same calculator on sale for $65. Hugh said, "I'm still glad I got my calculator; the cheaper ones are probably defective. I don't mind having paid more for mine." Hugh's statement reflects:

A) cognitive dissonance reduction.B) diffusion of responsibility.C) the just-world hypothesis.D) the self-serving bias.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A.

Step-by-step explanation:

Cognitive dissonance reduction refers to the internal tension between several ideas or beliefs that we hold at the same time. This internal tension or dissonance makes us aware of the need to resolve this conflict to live with greater integrity, so we will try to reduce the dissonance we experience. To do this, the person can change the behavior or can add new information, ideas, arguments or knowledge that best fit their belief. This theory is based on the fact that the individual strives to establish a state of consonance or coherence with himself/herself.