In a Study Presented in the Text (Peterson, Haynes

question 136

Multiple Choice

In a study presented in the text (Peterson, Haynes, & Olson, 2008) , smokers were asked to create an antismoking video to be shown to high school students, invoking dissonance in the smokers. To alleviate this dissonance, what were these smokers more likely to do?

• A) actually intend to quit smoking
• B) take care of their existing health problems, except for smoking
• C) lose weight
• D) begin exercising

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