Ava, an American, and Her Roommate Suzumi, Who Is from Japan

Ava, an American, and her roommate Suzumi, who is from Japan, are shopping together at the mall.Both women only have enough money to purchase one item.Based on what you know about cultural influences on cognitive dissonance, which of the following statements most accurately describes how these women will feel after they make their purchase?

A) Both Ava and Suzumi are likely to experience dissonance after purchasing a product for themselves.
B) Both Ava and Suzumi are likely to experience dissonance after purchasing a product as a gift for a friend.
C) Ava is likely to experience dissonance after purchasing a product for herself, but Suzumi will likely experience dissonance after purchasing a product as a gift for a friend.
D) Ava is likely to experience dissonance after purchasing a product as a gift for a friend, but Suzumi will likely experience dissonance after purchasing a product for herself.
E) Neither Ava nor Suzumi is likely to experience cognitive dissonance after making this purchase.