Compared to those students who were told that their cholesterol was at a low level, students who were told that their cholesterol has at a somewhat risky high level ________.

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Students who were informed that their cholesterol levels were at a somewhat risky high level might perceive high cholesterol as less serious, view the test as less accurate, and see high cholesterol as more common as a way to rationalize or cope with their test results. This phenomenon can be explained by cognitive dissonance theory, where individuals who receive unfavorable health information might minimize the perceived threat or doubt the accuracy of the test to reduce psychological discomfort.

Compared to Those Students Who Were Told That Their Cholesterol