When she is not at the bar, Jayla preaches to everyone about the dangers of smoking. However, she does smoke an occasional cigarette when she is at the bar with her friends—although at those times, she feels somewhat frustrated by her own smoking behavior. Jayla is likely experiencing _____ when she smokes.

A) groupthink
B) cognitive dissonance
C) social facilitation
D) compliance


Answer: B) cognitive dissonance

Psychology

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