Why must we compensate after buying gifts that threaten our identities?

Wednesday, December 22, 2010 - 12:32 in Psychology & Sociology

If a vegetarian has to buy a steakhouse gift certificate for a friend, her discomfort will lead her to buy something else that reaffirms her identity, according to a new study.

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