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Question 1

Psych of Learning: techniques to encourage self-control

Answer 1

Distancing
Distracting
Physical restraint

Question 2

APA techniques to encourage self-control

Answer 2

“Out of sight, out of mind”

“Implementation intention”

Question 3

APA: Having a plan in place ahead of time

Answer 3

…may allow you to make decisions in the moment without having to draw on your willpower

Question 4

APA: Regularly exercising their willpower with physical exercise

Answer 4

… led to better willpower in nearly all areas of their lives

Question 5

APA: Eating regularly to maintain blood-sugar levels in the brain

Answer 5

… may help refuel run-down willpower stores

Question 6

APA: Being depleted in one area can reduce willpower in other spheres, so

Answer 6

… it makes more sense to focus on a single goal at a time

Question 7

APA: Once a good habit is in place

Answer 7

…you’ll no longer need to draw on your willpower to maintain the behavior

Question 8

APA: The right motivation allows us to

Answer 8

…tap into [willpower] reserves, allowing us to persevere even when our self-control strength has been run down