Cognitive Dissonance

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Cognitive Dissonance
Cognitive dissonance is more common than we might think. The first time observed an experience of cognitive dissonance; I did not know what it was. However, due to the knowledge I have gained through the course, I have realized it was cognitive dissonance. The affected person was a friend. My friend loved French fries. Occasionally, she would visit her favorite restaurant to have them. Other times, she would order online, and they would be delivered to her. She seemed to enjoy her fries until a certain period when I started noticing something off. She would become nervous or anxious whenever we passed her favorite joint. It would be written all over her face. Sometimes, she would even become angry and walk hurriedly past the joint. Despite this, she would still go to the joint every once in a while, to order the fries.
Having noticed the queer behavior, I wanted to know what could be the problem. Since we were close, she confided in me. She told me that she feels anxious about taking fries because she knows they are unhealthy. They have a high amount of starch and fat. She also told me that she had gained a significant amount of weight and believes the fries are partly responsible. Despite having this knowledge, she had been unable to do away with fries or even reduce their consumption. She further explained to me that she felt shameful and regretful after consuming a plate of fries. Having known the issue, I made it my goal to try and help her. We agreed that since the problem was wei...