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Psychology Chapter: Cognitive Dissonance and Smoking

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What does cognitive dissonance refer to in the context of smoking?

The societal norms that encourage smoking.
The tension from holding conflicting beliefs and actions. (correct)
The enjoyment one feels while smoking cigarettes.
The pleasurable sensations associated with nicotine.

Which belief is central to the concept of cognitive dissonance regarding smoking?

All smokers eventually quit.
Smoking can be enjoyable with the right company.
Smoking does not affect mental health.
Smoking cigarettes is unhealthy. (correct)

What is one potential solution to resolve cognitive dissonance in smokers?

Promote the benefits of smoking over health risks.
Stop smoking or doubt the claim that smoking is unhealthy. (correct)
Ignore the negative effects of smoking.
Increase the frequency of smoking to enjoy it more.

What might lead a smoker to change their belief about smoking's health risks?

<p>Exposure to new scientific studies doubting smoking's dangers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of cognitive dissonance in smokers?

<p>An internal conflict between the belief that smoking is harmful and the action of smoking. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Cognitive Dissonance

A state of mental discomfort caused by holding two conflicting beliefs or a belief that contradicts an action.

Belief

A statement or idea that someone believes to be true.

Action

An action that contradicts a belief.

Solution

The process of resolving the conflict between a belief and an action.

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Change Belief

Changing a belief to match the action.