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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Cognitive dissonance is less likely when the decision aligns with social support and the financial stakes are lower, as in option D.

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