Upon intake, a client who professes to be "health conscious" reports that she smokes cigarettes. When asked by the social worker if she is aware of the health risks associated with smoking, the client states that "the reports are filled with misinformation and the hazards are not that great". The client's assertion MOST likely results from:

A. Cognitive dissonance
B. Metacommunication
C. Displacement
D. Intellecturalization


Answer: A. Cognitive dissonance

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