Katrina had a difficult choice to make.The Honda Civic and Mazda 3 cars were almost identical in terms of features and styling, but the Mazda 3 was priced $400. less. She decides to buy the Mazda, but the next day reads a Consumer Reports article that says the Mazda resale value will be $800. less than the Honda after 3 years. In terms of conflict, what is Katrina most likely facing?
A) caveat emptor
B) approach avoidance
C) avoidance- avoidance
D) avoidance- dissatisfaction
E) cognitive dissonance

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Katrina is likely experiencing cognitive dissonance because she made a decision to buy the Mazda based on its lower price, but now she is faced with information that suggests the Honda might have been a better financial choice in the long run due to its higher resale value. This creates a conflict between her initial decision and the new information.

Katrina Had a Difficult Choice to Make