Karen smokes two packs of cigarettes a day. However, she is aware that smoking is harmful to her health; therefore, she holds two conflicting or dissonant thoughts. If Karen were to reduce her cognitive dissonance by changing her behavior, she might

a. say to herself, "Smoking really is not that dangerous.".
b. seek examples of heavy smokers who have lived long lives.
c. emphasize the addictive nature of nicotine.
d. decide to smoke only when she feels stressed out.


D

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