Find a popular press article or journal article in which someone argues a point that you disagree with. Write a paragraph agreeing with this person. Now, write another paragraph disagreeing with the person. You will include both of these paragraphs in your essay.
Discuss the differences between your arguments from the first paragraph (in which you agree) and the second paragraph (in which you disagree). Elaborate on whether you think that your opinion has changed on this topic, particularly thinking about your initial thoughts on the topic before you wrote either paragraph. In your discussion, incorporate research on cognitive dissonance from your textbook or another resource. Your response should be at least two pages in length.