Multiple Choice
Consider the findings from a study by Peterson,Haynes,and Olson (2008) in which smokers were asked to create an anti-smoking 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 has smoked since she was twelve.
B) Renae,who has very low self-esteem.
C) Tim,who has high self-esteem.
D) Zach,who is a high self-monitor.
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