Luis picks up a pack of cigarettes and reads,"Cigarette smoking is harmful to your health." Which one of the following statement
s leads one to believe Luis is actually having cognitive dissonance?A)"I've been smoking my whole life and I don't have health problems."B)"No one I know who smokes is sick."C)"I know these cigarettes are killing me but I just can't stop."D)"That is not true.Cigarettes are not that harmful."
The correct answer is C. C)"I know these cigarettes are killing me but I just can't stop."
Explanation:
Luis picks up a pack of cigarettes and reads,"Cigarette smoking is harmful to your health." The statement that leads one to believe Luis is actually having cognitive dissonance is " I KNOW THESE CIGARETTES ARE KILLING ME BUT I JUST CAN'T STOP."
C)"I know these cigarettes are killing me but I just can't stop."
Explanation:
Cognitive dissonance in psychology explains the cognitive process whereby individuals have contradicting/inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, values or attitudes. In other words they may say something and do another or say something that contradicts the other. They are said to go through a stress because of this
A moderator is responsible for controlling a panel.
Explanation:
The moderator of an event controls the pace of the event and ensures panelists responds to questions in an orderly and controlled manner. He allocates time to panelist and ensures they respond within the stipulated time. He also has a responsibility to the audience to make sure the conversation is meaningful to them.
