Cognitive dissonance is the discomforting feeling one gets when acting in a way that goes against their original positive self-perception (Aronson et al; 2014). Each article, concluded that dissonance is a factor in decisions, but I concluded that other factors tie into people decision makings besides dissonance, including pleasure and rewards. The first article, dissonance was present, but the delinquents favored aggressive behavior more pleasurable, so when dissonance arrives, they already…
As individuals we are faced each and every day with making decisions, some decisions can be as easy as deciding what color shirt to wear for the day or a career change. Not everyone can decide effortlessly, while one individual may decide what they desire to do in a matter of seconds, there are plenty of others that are faced with the burden for days, even months. Making a decision that can have lasting consequences is the most difficult of them all. Additionally, there can be outside factors,…
be able to accomplish in our lives. However, we have the right as human beings to make critical decisions regarding our future, and what we choose to pursue. These choices can make or break a situation, because who knows what outcomes can be created out of the decisions that we make. This is determined by our usage of free will, majority of the time correlating with fate itself. Depending on our decisions can await a new destiny that we can live towards. And it was because of these causes that…
Social conformity is the phenomenon when an individual follows decisions made by the majority. This type of social influence may also be referred to as peer pressure in more juvenile situations. The article and the clips cover many interesting aspects of social conformity, and just how vital it may be to understand it. I was quite baffled by the “What Were You Thinking?” clips presented by NBC Dateline. Some of the examples were certainly theatrical in my opinion. At the begining of a clip,…
Applying Ethics and Professionalism in the healthcare setting is crucial to being a part of something bigger than yourself. Many people don’t realize entering into the field that you are examined from head to toe, from the first time you set foot into the building you are apply to or simply a job you already work at. Things like your appearance, the way you conduct yourself, and your facial expressions. You simply cannot walk into an interview with pajamas on and your hair looking a mess, you…
because a computer program helped them make that “informed decision”. The reason as to why I am position against the system is because a computer can interpret something incorrectly, causing a doctor to make a misguided decision about the need for a patient to be helped. But because technology is making decisions for the doctor, or as stated in the article it does not make the decision but it helps the doctors make more informed decisions (Para.2), a patient will not be administered the care…
Therefore, decisions are often faster, which makes the company as a whole more flexible. My recent purchase online experience at Zappos.com gave me a great sense of empowerment. I ordered a pair pf shoe at this website, but the receive the wrong item, so that I called…
influenced by Dill, a dynamic character who represents childhood. As Dill comes over during the summer Jem and Scout are pressured to do childish things that exhibit immaturity and irresponsibility. The peer pressure from Dill effect Jem and Scout’s decision making process, and pushes them to commit rebellious acts that go against Atticus’, their father, moral values and teachings. To Kill A Mockingbird first starts with a flashback of the event when Jem was thirteen and broke his arm, the…
Stakeholders include any person, group, or organization that has an interest or concern in a particular decision or situation (WebFinance, Inc. , 2015). I have identified four major stakeholders directly involved in the decision I make concerning the chemical refinery. These include: (a) the Navajo nation and surrounding communities, (b) the chemical refinery company, (c) potential shareholders, and (d) me. The Navajo nation and the surrounding communities are extremely impoverished. The…