Emma supported vaccination until she role-played a character with anti-vaccination beliefs in her acting class. Which theory best explains why she decided not to get a flu shot this year?

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Cognitive dissonance theory suggests that people experience psychological discomfort when they hold two conflicting beliefs or values. In this case, Emma held the belief that vaccination is important and effective, but after role-playing an anti-vaccination character, she also held the belief that vaccination may be harmful or unnecessary. To reduce this discomfort, Emma may have decided not to get a flu shot to align her behavior with her newly acquired anti-vaccination belief.

Emma Supported Vaccination Until She Role-Played a Character with Anti-Vaccination