In a Study Referred to in the Text (Peterson, Haynes

question 53

Multiple Choice

In a study referred to 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 the dissonance they would then experience, 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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