Alfonso the Daring has just spent wads of money on lotto tickets.A classic example of reducing post-decisional conflict would be if Alfonso

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By convincing himself that the tickets he bought were lucky ones, Alfonso is reducing the post-decisional conflict he may have felt for spending so much money on lotto tickets. This is a cognitive mechanism known as post-purchase rationalization, where individuals try to justify their decisions and reduce cognitive dissonance. Option A is not a good choice, as it involves giving up on playing Lotto altogether, while Option B is not a good choice as it illustrates regret over the decision made. Option C is not a good choice, as it does not help to reduce Alfonso's post-decisional conflict.

Alfonso the Daring Has Just Spent Wads of Money on Lotto