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SOCIAL PSYCOLOGY (SEC.002) Assignment #3 Cognitive Dissonance Group 04 Choose only one experience you collectively want to write about, using the following prompts. Belief in leading a healthy lifestyle and valuing Physical Fitness 1. Clearly describe an experience of cognitive dissonance? - I have a strong commitment to living a healthy lifestyle and placing a high value on physical fitness, however I have the habit of eating process food, sweets that consume a large amount of sugar, soft drinks, and snacks. - I experience cognitive dissonance when I found myself enjoying unhealthy fast food while also holding a strong belief in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. - I place a high emphasis on physical fitness and live by the principle that it is important to have a healthy lifestyle. I read articles on the advantages of exercise, follow fitness influencers on social media, and respect those who put their health first. But I discovered that I typically make poor eating choices and live a sedentary lifestyle. - Despite my interest in healthy food, reading about it, and enjoying making nutritious recipes for meals and snacks, my current lifestyle does not align with these values. I find myself consuming more junk and fast food than healthy options, and I have neglected any form of physical activity such as going to the gym. This contradiction between my interests and my actual behavior creates a sense of cognitive dissonance within me. - My commitment is to being healthy, eat healthy and drink healthy; however, I prefer to eat junk food, desserts which holds too much amount of sugar making me unhealthy. - I am a health-conscious person and I want to lead a heathy lifestyle. Moreover, I have made a proper balanced diet and exercise plan, however, I have a strong craving for junk food, especially chocolates. Whenever I have unhealthy food choices, I experience cognitive dissonance. - Many people in Canada are passionate about gyms and they work out to have strong muscles. I believe that gym fitness can enhance physical fitness and

contribute to a strong body. I do aspire to have gym exercise, but my past experiences have led me to spend more time stay in the room and not exercising. Although sometimes I am anxious about whether I should exercise regularly, it is always difficult to have motivation. 2. Indicate the cause of the dissonance. - My conviction that I should live a healthy lifestyle and my actual behavior of indulging in unhealthy foods are the odds as a result creates conflict. In this case the cognitive dissonance is the conflict between my belief in leading a healthy lifestyle and valuing Physical Fitness and my consumption of junk food. A sensation of discomfort and dissonance is produced by two opposing cognitions. - The cause of the dissonance was the contradiction between my behavior of eating unhealthy fast food and my belief system in leading a healthy lifestyle and valuing Physical Fitness. - There is a discrepancy between what I believe to be important about physical fitness and how I behave inconsistently when I do it. Because my behavior conflicts with my beliefs, I experience cognitive dissonance, which results in negative emotions like guilt and self-doubt. - The source of my cognitive dissonance in this case is the conflict between my significant interest in and knowledge of healthy diet and physical fitness, and my real lifestyle choices of eating junk and fast food while avoiding exercise. The discrepancy between my ideas and behaviors causes me stress and struggle. - The major cause of dissonance is the opposition between my thoughts which is become a healthy person and my habit which is eat always unhealthily. - The cause of cognitive dissonance in this case is the conflict between my belief in the importance of healthy lifestyle and my desire for eating fast food. Here, my behavior contradicts with my goals of having a healthy routine. - The cause of cognitive dissonance in my situation is the inconsistency between my will of going gym exercise and my actual behavior of trapping myself in the room. I do recognize the contradiction between my belief and action, but I could not help modifying any of it. Neither I can say that gym exercise is not a healthy lifestyle, nor I can motivate myself outside the room and pursue it. Hence, it is causing a cognitive dissonance on me. 3. Identify how it was/ could be resolved. - To resolve this cognitive dissonance, in order to align my actions with my belief in living a healthy lifestyle, I could start cutting or stop consuming junk foods like Fast food, sweet, soft drinks, snack and process foods. By

doing this it will align my actions or my behavior with my values of healthy lifestyle and valuing Physical Fitness. - It can also be resolved by doing a research about the effect of consuming fast food regularly on our health. And planned to implement healthier eating habits, such as meal prepping, trying new healthy recipes, cooking at home, by finding supporting information I can reduce the dissonance and aligning it with my beliefs of living a healthy lifestyle. - I accept the cognitive dissonance I have by acknowledging the discrepancy between my beliefs and actions. I am aware that my behavior is inconsistent with my principles and that I want to change. Goal setting and self-reflection: I reflect on my actions to identify the causes of my sedentary lifestyle and unhealthful choices. I pinpoint stress, poor time management, and emotional eating as contributing causes to my behavior. I pledge to regular exercise and increase the number of nutrient-dense foods in my diet as part of my particular and practical goals, which are in line with my conviction in a healthy lifestyle. Change in behavior and support: I try to alter my behavior by including physical exercise and better eating options in my daily routine. I begin by setting up regular training sessions and progressively boosting their intensity. I also ask my family, friends, or a workout partner who can accompany me on my fitness path for encouragement. This structure of support offers inspiration, responsibility, and drive. Education and knowledge acquisition: To improve my comprehension of having a healthy lifestyle, I look for trustworthy sources of information regarding nutrition and exercise. I keep myself informed on the advantages of physical activity, the role that diet plays in general health, and the dangers of leading a sedentary lifestyle. This information supports my convictions and makes me more dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle. Reinforcement and reward: I give myself rewards when I reach fitness-related milestones. I congratulate myself on my accomplishments and tell myself how far I've come. My conviction in maintaining a healthy lifestyle is strengthened by this positive feedback loop, which also motivates me to keep making good decisions. Do not forget that overcoming cognitive dissonance is a long process that calls for tolerance, self-compassion, and tenacity. Depending on unique circumstances, support networks, and preferences, different people may use different resolution tactics. - To resolve the cognitive dissonance in this situation, several steps can be taken. Firstly, it is crucial to recognize that I lack consistency with these habits. Being honest with myself and acknowledging the disconnect between my interest in healthy eating and physical activity and my current lifestyle choices is essential. Secondly, it is important to set achievable goals rather than overwhelming ones. Setting unrealistic goals can lead to frustration if they are not achieved. For instance, I can begin by incorporating more nutritious meals and snacks into my diet while gradually reducing my consumption of junk

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food and fast food. Additionally, I can establish a regular schedule for physical activity, starting with small walks or simple exercises. - To solve this cognitive dissonance problem, I have convinced myself to eat junk food occasionally instead of consuming it on regular basis. Moreover, I am exploring the nutritious recipes of my favorite snacks. - After a self-reflection, I realize that the issue causing me staying in the room is that I do not have a close friend who can go fitness with me together. I feel great pressure if I gym alone here in Canada. Therefore, to realign my action with my behavior, the first step I can do is to make good friends who can play and work out together. This may help improve my motivation pursuing the physical fitness. On the other hand, during the time I spent in my home country, where I can go out with my previous friends, I did have a great gym time together with them. When the right time has come, I would have aligned my action with my believes. Then I am not trouble with cognitive dissonance any longer. GROUP 04 .,Navjeet Cainicela Villalobos, Adali Cubacub, Mikee Gautam, Prawesh Kaur, Manpreet Khadka, Srijan Rana, Virander Shao, Yuncheng

SUBMITTED TO: Professor Clement A. Jumbe

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