Scenario 5-5 Ben Was Preparing to Host a Graduation Party for His

Multiple Choice

Scenario 5-5
Ben was preparing to host a graduation party for his friends and relatives when he suddenly realized that he did not have a grill for the barbeque his friends wanted. Having never purchased a grill before, he felt that he needed to shop carefully and take his friends' suggestions on which brand to buy. After visiting several stores and examining numerous models and brands, he settled on a Grillmate model that cost $240.
-(Scenario 5-5) Ben realized that he did not have a grill for the party.This is an example of              .

A)  an information search 
B)  an alternative evaluation 
C)  cognitive dissonance 
D)  a need state