Multiple Choice
Jim has trouble deciding whether to buy a good-mileage, poor-maintenance MGB or a poor-mileage, easy-care Camaro. Finally, he buys the MGB. According to cognitive dissonance theory, he will probably spend most of his time concentrating on:
A) the good mileage he gets
B) when his car will break down
C) the unimportance of good mileage
D) the advantages of a low-maintenance car
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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