Which theory best explains why 40 percent of smokers in the United States judge smoking as not very harmful?
A)self-presentation theory
B)cognitive dissonance theory
C)insufficient justification theory
D)self-perception theory

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Cognitive dissonance theory explains this phenomenon because it suggests that individuals experience discomfort (dissonance) when their behaviors and beliefs do not align. To reduce this discomfort, smokers may downplay the risks associated with smoking to align their beliefs with their behavior of smoking.

Which Theory Best Explains Why 40 Percent of Smokers in the United