In Comparison to Rates of Tobacco Use in 1985, Current

question 123

Multiple Choice

In comparison to rates of tobacco use in 1985, current usage rates in Canadian youth aged 15 to 19 __________.

• A) are higher
• B) are lower
• C) are the same
• D) fluctuate too often to be accurate.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes, often leading to changes in beliefs or behaviors to reduce the dissonance.

Cognitive Dissonance

The unease in one's mind stemming from the coexistence of two or more opposing beliefs, ideas, or values within the same person.

Implicit Attitudes

Unconscious beliefs or feelings towards objects, people, or situations which can influence behavior and perceptions.

Attitude Accessibility

The ease with which an attitude can be retrieved from memory.