Alex just bought a car last month and it is already having major mechanical problems.In which of the following cases is Alex LEAST likely to experience cognitive dissonance?
A)He bought the car against his friends' advice, and spent a lot of money on it.
B)He bought the car against his friends' advice, but it was cheap.
C)His friends supported his car purchase even though he spent a lot of money on it.
D)His friends supported his car purchase, and it was cheap.

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Alex is least likely to experience cognitive dissonance in option D because his decision to buy the car aligns with the approval of his friends and the fact that it was also a cheap purchase. This means that there is little tension between his attitudes and behaviors, reducing the likelihood of experiencing cognitive dissonance. In options A, B, and C, there are conflicting elements that could potentially cause cognitive dissonance.

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