Pete is aware of the health risks associated with smoking. However, he continues to smoke because he has concluded that smoking helps him to avoid overeating. His reasoning in this situation is an example of:

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Pete is reducing dissonance by justifying his smoking habit with the belief that it helps him avoid overeating, thus aligning his behavior with his beliefs to reduce the psychological discomfort of knowing the health risks.

Pete Is Aware of the Health Risks Associated with Smoking