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.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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