Elvis is opposed to smoking. Even though his friends try to persuade him to try cigarettes, he stays true to his beliefs and resists their pressure. Research suggests that, as a result, Elvis is likely to ____.

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When individuals resist pressure to go against their beliefs, they often become more committed to those beliefs. In Elvis's case, resisting the pressure to smoke would likely reinforce his anti-smoking stance, making him even more firm in his beliefs.

Elvis Is Opposed to Smoking