Of the following people, which individual is most likely to reduce cognitive dissonance they might be feeling?
A) Jerry, who pretends he didn't eat a gallon of ice cream while trying to diet
B) Celso, who just tries not to think about the discomfort he is feeling
C) Moises, who convinces himself that the estimates of the contribution of smoking to the incidence of cancer are exaggerated
D) Lu Chi, who tries to relax so that he won't think about his discomfort

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Moises is using cognitive dissonance reduction by convincing himself that the estimates of smoking causing cancer are exaggerated, therefore justifying his behavior of smoking. Jerry is denying his behavior which can lead to even more discomfort and guilt. Celso and Lu Chi are both avoiding the discomfort rather than addressing it directly.

Of the Following People, Which Individual Is Most Likely to Reduce