Ruby is a student and spent $150 on a pair of Oakley Pro-M sunglasses for her boyfriend,Hudson.When she got home with the sunglasses,she experienced a high level of anxiety about whether she made the right purchase decision.What did Ruby experience?
A) selective retention
B) self-actualization involvement
C) cognitive dissonance
D) perceptual disharmony

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Ruby experienced cognitive dissonance, which is the discomfort or anxiety caused by holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or ideas. In this case, she spent a significant amount of money on a purchase and is now questioning if it was the right decision.

Ruby Is a Student and Spent $150 on a Pair