Prior to the 1930s, Diamond Engagement Rings Did Not Enjoy

Multiple Choice

Prior to the 1930s, diamond engagement rings did not enjoy much significance in the United States. However, following persistent promotions by diamond companies-such as associating diamonds as symbols of the "forever" element of marriage-diamond engagement rings have now become almost a cultural requirement. In this case, which of the following phenomena can be attributed to the cultural significance gained by diamond engagement rings?

A) Cognitive dissonance
B) Meaning transference
C) Positive disconfirmation
D) Confirmatory bias