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Unit 5 – Cognitive Psychology
Topic 5.10
How can the cognitive dissonance theory be applied to a person who smokes despite knowing that it is harmful?
Cognitive dissonance causes discomfort, leading them to either change their behavior or justify it.
They enjoy smoking too much to quit.
They are unaware of the dangers of smoking.
They don't believe they will be affected by the dangers.
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