Based on the answers provided within the question it can be said that the statement that would result in cognitive dissonance would be "I believe smoking is bad for my health; I love to smoke.". That is because cognitive dissonance refers to to conflicting attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors. Therefore by saying that smoking is bad for you but either way you love to smoke then you are contradicting yourself.
a. I believe smoking is bad for my health; I love to smoke
Explanation:
Cognitive dissonance can be defined as the way in which a person haves thought that is not consistent due tohis /her belief.
Because the person may decide to stop doing something that he/she knows is bad but due to their inconsistent thought or habit they may continue to carry out those habits or behaviour although this can sometimes happen based on what the person belief in.
This type of people often holds two or more contradictory beliefs which can sometimes cause them stress.
Federalists supported the ratification of the new Constitution and believed a more robust national government with greater powers was necessary to unite the individual states and create a stronger country. Anti-Federalists opposed ratification and believed power should be concentrated with the states rather than with the federal government.
