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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