Tom Rationalizes That His Illicit Use of Marijuana Is Permissible

question 58

Multiple Choice

Tom rationalizes that his illicit use of marijuana is permissible because the drug is not particularly habit-forming and therefore should not be prohibited by law. Tom's rationalization serves to ________.

• A) increase his acceptance by his pot-smoking friends
• B) increase his cognitive dissonance
• C) reduce his fear of being caught
• D) reduce his cognitive dissonance

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