Which scenario is the best example of cognitive dissonance? Cyrus has been shopping for a new flat screen TV but has not yet made a purchase because he is having trouble deciding which brand to buy. Hollis decided to eat at a restaurant she previously avoided after learning several celebrities endorse the restaurant. Daveed is torn between going to the movies with friends or staying home and studying for an exam tomorrow. Collin just bought an expensive tablet and is already worried that he could have found a better deal if he had shopped more carefully.
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