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

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Postdecision dissonance is the discomfort that arises when a person feels a conflict between their beliefs or values and their actions. In this case, Maria experiences postdecision dissonance because she has to justify spending her limited budget on only one album. To reduce her discomfort, she convinces herself that the Frank Sinatra album is the better choice, leading her to enjoy it more and forget about the other option.

Maria Is on a Limited Budget, and Can Only Afford