You have decided to buy a new car and narrow your choice down to two equally attractive alternatives.You finally decide on one,but when you get home you start to worry about whether you made the best decision.According to Festinger's cognitive dissonance theory,what will you most likely do?

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According to Festinger's cognitive dissonance theory, when faced with conflicting thoughts or beliefs (in this case, the worry about whether the best decision was made), individuals are likely to adjust their attitudes or beliefs to reduce the dissonance. In this scenario, convincing oneself that the chosen car was clearly the better option is a way to reduce the dissonance between the decision made and the lingering doubts.

You Have Decided to Buy a New Car and Narrow