Tom rationalizes that his illicit use of marijuana is permissible because the drug is not particularly habit-forming and therefore should not be prohibited by law. Tom's rationalization serves to ________
a. increase his acceptance by his pot-smoking friends
b. increase his cognitive dissonance
c. reduce his fear of being caught
d. reduce his cognitive dissonance
Answer: d
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