Jane Has Been Shopping in the City All Day for a Special

Multiple Choice

Jane has been shopping in the city all day for a special outfit to wear to her cousin's wedding next week. Although she just can't seem to find the "perfect outfit" she feels she is running out of time and purchases a dress that she feels will do. While standing at the register to pay for her outfit, Jane vaguely notices the store has a "No exchange" sign posted on the wall behind the cashier but does not give it much attention. As she heads homeward, Jane is dismayed to see a boutique displaying the "ideal outfit" in the shop window. Jane is feeling frustrated by the hasty purchase earlier in the day. Jane is experiencing:

A) cognitive dissonance.
B) decision anxiety.
C) cognitive disconformity.
D) preference incongruity.
E) cognitive discontinuity.