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The concept of disequilibrium denotes a lack of balance (equilibrium) within schemes and operations. Cognitive dissonance can be likened to disequilibrium in that maintaining contradictory beliefs leads to feelings of discomfort and a desire to adjust those beliefs to remove any inconsistency. Schemes could be adjusted to accommodate the new information. Alternatively, the new information could be rejected and the scheme remains intact. The individual might seek out or interpret information so it supports their beliefs (known as confirmation bias). One real-life example of cognitive dissonance involves childhood vaccinations and autism. A number of parents have not had their children vaccinated because they believe vaccinations cause autism. Despite scientists being unable to find a link between childhood vaccinations and autism (CDC, 2015), the belief persists. As you read the McLeod and O’Leary articles, consider how these parents resolved their cognitive dissonance.
Reference
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2015). CDC statement regarding 2004 Pediatrics article, “Age at first measles-mumps-rubella vaccination in children with autism and school-matched control subjects: A population-based study in metropolitan Atlanta.” Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/concerns/autism/cdc2004pediatrics.html
For this Assignment, you will examine cognitive dissonance through a specific scenario. TO PREPARE
Review the Cognitive Dissonance Scenarios found in this week’s Learning Resources and choose one of the following scenarios:
Cognitive Dissonance Scenario #1
Cognitive Dissonance Scenario #2
Cognitive Dissonance Scenario #3
TO COMPLETE
Identify the scenario you chose and based on this scenario, write a 2- to 3-page paper that includes the following:
A definition of cognitive dissonance and a description of the dissonance present in the scenario you chose.
Include two suggestions to resolve the dissonance: one using accommodation and one using assimilation, with a detailed explanation for each.
Based on the Learning Resources from this week, explain which solution you think will be most effective in reducing dissonance and explain why.
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