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1Dynamique Du Langage, University of Lyon, 14 Avenue Berthelot, 69007 Lyon, France.
Trends in Cognitive Sciences
|November 3, 2015
Summary
Counter-intuitive beliefs, like those opposing vaccination, face cultural disadvantages. Trust and argumentation can spread such beliefs, but face significant hurdles in the context of vaccine hesitancy.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Science
- Social Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Cultural attraction theory and epistemic vigilance predict challenges for counter-intuitive beliefs.
- Pro-vaccination beliefs are often counter-intuitive due to various cognitive mechanisms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the cognitive underpinnings of why pro-vaccination beliefs are counter-intuitive.
- To examine the role of trust and argumentation in spreading counter-intuitive beliefs, specifically in the context of vaccination.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and theoretical analysis of cognitive mechanisms.
- Examination of existing frameworks (cultural attraction theory, epistemic vigilance).
Main Results:
- Pro-vaccination beliefs are cognitively challenging, making them counter-intuitive.
- Trust and argumentation are potential vectors for belief transmission but face specific limitations regarding vaccination.
Conclusions:
- Counter-intuitive beliefs, including anti-vaccination sentiments, are culturally disadvantaged.
- Overcoming cognitive hurdles is crucial for promoting pro-vaccination beliefs through trust and argumentation.
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