Consider the Findings from a Study by Peterson, Haynes, and Olson

Multiple Choice

Consider the findings from a study by Peterson, Haynes, and Olson (2008) in which smokers were asked to create an antismoking video to be shown to high school students, thereby invoking dissonance in the smokers. Based on the findings about which participants were most likely to intend to quit smoking, who do you think would be most likely to reduce dissonance by changing his or her behavior?

A) Cassie, who created a video in support of eating healthy.
B) Renae, who read a pamphlet about quitting smoking .
C) Tim, who created one of those anti-smoking videos .
D) Zach, who created a video encouraging students to vote in the next election .