James Is a Scientist for a Local Manufacturer That Employs

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Essay

James is a scientist for a local manufacturer that employs a large percentage of the small town where he lives. Until recently James has loved his job. However, it has been discovered that the company is releasing small amounts of toxins into the local river. James is extremely bothered by this information. Based on what you know about James, describe the cognitive dissonance that he is experiencing, and two ways that James might alter his behavior or attitude to reduce the dissonance.

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Definitions:

Knowledge Bias

The distortion or skewing of information due to the knowledge or beliefs one already holds.

Reporting Bias

A type of bias that occurs when the reporting of data or findings is influenced by the nature or outcomes of the research, leading to a distorted presentation of results.

Sock Puppeting

Refers to the act of creating a fake online identity to praise, defend, or create the illusion of support for oneself or one's company.

Paid Influencer Program

A marketing strategy where brands compensate influencers to promote their products or services on various social media platforms.