Which of the following would result in cognitive dissonance?

Select one:

a. I believe smoking is bad for my health; I love to smoke.

b. I believe exercising is healthy; I love to exercise.

c. I believe dresses are feminine; Nicole Kidman sometimes wears pants.

d. I believe profanity is childish; my father uses profanity.

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.

a.

Explanation:

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.