Which of the Following Would Result in Cognitive Dissonance

question 180

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would result in cognitive dissonance?

• A) I believe smoking is bad for my health; I love to smoke.
• B) I believe exercising is healthy; I love to exercise.
• C) I believe dresses are feminine; Nicole Kidman sometimes wears pants.
• D) I believe profanity is childish; my father uses profanity.

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Definitions:

Tax Liability

The total amount of tax owed to the government by an individual, corporation, or other entity within a given tax period.

Corporation

A legal entity that is separate and distinct from its owners, who are shareholders; it has rights, privileges, and liabilities independent of them.

FMV

Fair Market Value, the price that property would sell for on the open market.

Basis

The amount of investment in property for tax purposes; used to determine the gain or loss on the sale, exchange, or disposal of the property.