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:

Sensorineural Deafness

A type of hearing loss resulting from damage to the inner ear or to the nerve pathways from the inner ear to the brain.

Hair Cells

Sensory receptors located in the inner ear that are crucial for hearing and maintaining balance.

Clairvoyance

The claimed ability to gain information about an object, person, location, or physical event through means other than the known human senses.

Sensory Organs

Structures specialized in detecting changes in the environment and transmitting neural information to the brain for processing, such as eyes, ears, and skin.