The most likely individual to experience cognitive dissonance would be:
A) Lisa, who gave up smoking because she became pregnant.
B) Sybil, whose parents choose a car for her that turns out to be a lemon.
C) Vickie, who went through a mild initiation to join a sorority she ended up disliking.
D) Heidi, who signed up to join the army only to find that she hates basic training.

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Cognitive dissonance occurs when an individual's beliefs and actions are inconsistent or contradictory, leading to discomfort or psychological stress. Heidi is the only person in the given options who has made a significant decision (joining the army) and then finds out that it is not what she expected. This would likely lead to cognitive dissonance as she has to reconcile her initial beliefs and expectations with the reality of her experience.

The Most Likely Individual to Experience Cognitive Dissonance Would Be