A Smoker Who Claims That the Habit Is Not as Dangerous

question 36

True/False

A smoker who claims that the habit is not as dangerous as antismoking messages suggest, saying "My grandmother smokes and she's in her 80s," is attempting to increase cognitive dissonance.

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Definitions:

Carbon-12

A stable isotope of carbon with 6 protons and 6 neutrons, serving as the standard for atomic mass among elements.

Atoms

The basic units of matter, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

Mass Number

The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus, determining the atom's mass.

Protons

Positively charged particles found within an atom's nucleus, contributing to the atom's mass and charge.