A researcher interested in cognitive dissonance decides to conduct an observational study of men who regularly spend time at a cigar store. What is this researcher likely to find that is relevant to her interest?
a) The topic of health risks of smoking was considered "off limits" in the cigar shop.
b) During passionate discussions, the men refuted medical research findings on smoking.
c) The men used humor to deal with the conflict of confronting the risks related to smoking cigars.
d) Although the risks of smoking came up occasionally, the topic was almost always ignored or changed, especially by those who were dealing with harmful effects of smoking.
B
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