Which of the following people is most likely to experience cognitive dissonance?
A)the draftee who hates the army
B)the smoker who knows that smoking causes lung cancer
C)the teenager who doesn't like the car a parent bought for him
D)the lawyer who worked hard to complete law school and likes working as a lawyer

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Cognitive dissonance arises when a person's beliefs or actions conflict with each other, causing discomfort or tension. In this case, the smoker knows that smoking causes lung cancer, but continues to smoke. This creates a conflict between their knowledge and their behavior, leading to cognitive dissonance.

Which of the Following People Is Most Likely to Experience