Luis picks up a pack of cigarettes and reads, "Cigarette smoking is harmful to your health." Which one of the following statements leads one to believe Luis is actually having cognitive dissonance?

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Option C shows the conflict between Luis's belief that smoking is harmful to his health and his behavior of not being able to quit smoking. This conflict is the essence of cognitive dissonance. Options A and B are examples of confirmation bias, where Luis looks for information that confirms his existing beliefs. Option D is an example of denial, where Luis rejects information that goes against his beliefs about the harmful effects of smoking. Option E is an example of rationalization, where Luis tries to justify his behavior by seeking an alternative explanation for smoking.

Luis Picks Up a Pack of Cigarettes and Reads, "Cigarette