Cognitive dissonance theory predicts that a woman opposed to medical intervention for pregnancy will most likely do all of the following EXCEPT:

Cognitive dissonance theory suggests that individuals experience discomfort when they hold conflicting beliefs or attitudes. In this scenario, the woman is opposed to medical intervention for pregnancy, yet she receives information (such as a diagnosis from a doctor) that conflicts with her belief. To reduce the discomfort caused by this dissonance, she is likely to engage in behaviors or make decisions that align her beliefs and choices.

Choosing to seek a second opinion reflects her desire to reinforce her initial stance against medical intervention. Changing her attitude about medical intervention allows her to alleviate the dissonance by reconciling her beliefs with her current situation. Deciding not to have a baby can also serve as a way to remove the challenge posed by the medical intervention issue altogether.

The option that suggests she would accept her doctor's diagnosis while maintaining her opposition to medical intervention does not align with cognitive dissonance theory. Maintaining both dissonant beliefs—accepting medical advice yet opposing the practice—would likely increase her discomfort rather than alleviate it. Therefore, the correct answer recognizes that cognitive dissonance would prompt her to reconcile her feelings rather than maintain conflicting beliefs.