Who among the following people is most likely to experience cognitive dissonance?
A) the draftee who hates the army
B) the smoker who knows that smoking causes lung cancer
C) the teenager who doesn't like the car a parent bought for him
D) the lawyer who worked hard to complete law school and likes working as a lawyer

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Cognitive dissonance occurs when there is a conflict between beliefs or behaviors that causes discomfort. The smoker in this situation already knows smoking causes lung cancer but continues to smoke, creating a conflict between the belief and the behavior. The other options do not necessarily involve a conflict or discomfort between beliefs and behaviors.

Who Among the Following People Is Most Likely to Experience