Hank was just handed over free passes to a rock concert by his friend.However Hank is required to be at work on the night of the concert.Hank has not been able to find a substitute who can take care of his work.He is now debating whether he should adhere to his work schedule or postpone the work to attend the concert.Hank's dilemma illustrates _____.
A)realized cost
B)source monitoring error
C)confirmatory bias
D)cognitive dissonance

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Hank is experiencing cognitive dissonance, which is the mental discomfort one feels when holding two conflicting beliefs or values. In this case, he values attending the concert but also values fulfilling his work obligations. He must choose between them, causing him discomfort.

Hank Was Just Handed Over Free Passes to a Rock