Maria is on a limited budget, and can only afford one compact disk (CD). She really likes two in particular: Frank Sinatra's Greatest Hits and the soundtrack from the musical Wicked. When she gets home and listens to the Frank Sinatra CD, she cannot imagine why she ever considered the Wicked CD. This is because

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Postdecision dissonance refers to the discomfort that arises when we make a choice between two equally attractive options. In this case, since Maria could only afford one CD, she experienced such dissonance after making the purchase. To reduce this discomfort, she convinced herself that the Frank Sinatra CD was the better choice and therefore liked it more after listening to it.

Maria Is on a Limited Budget, and Can Only Afford