Dorothy is overweight and smokes,even though she knows that both of these are bad for her health.She is most likely experiencing
A) cognitive dissonance.
B) low self-esteem.
C) an external locus of control.
D) low risk propensity.
E) burnout.

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Dorothy is experiencing cognitive dissonance because she knows that her behaviors are harmful to her health, but she continues to engage in them. This creates a psychological discomfort or dissonance, as her attitudes (knowing the negative consequences) are inconsistent with her behaviors (overweight and smoking).

Dorothy Is Overweight and Smokes,even Though She Knows That Both