An announcement that smoking will harm your ability to think clearly will most likely result in:
A)an increase in the quantity of cigarettes demanded.
B)a decrease in the demand for cigarettes.
C)no change in smoking habits.
D)an increase in the price of cigarettes.

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The announcement that smoking will harm your ability to think clearly is likely to make people think twice about smoking, leading to a decrease in the demand for cigarettes. This is because people generally value their ability to think clearly and may be more willing to forgo smoking to protect it. The other options (A, C, and D) are less likely to be affected because they are not directly related to the harmful effects of smoking on cognitive function.

An Announcement That Smoking Will Harm Your Ability to Think