Self-regulatory strength and psychological adjustment: Implications of the limited resource model of self-regulation Flashcards
This chapter claims that self-regulation is like a muscle. Explain what is meant by that.
Self-regulation is compared to a muscle in that it relies on a limited source of energy that can be exhausted in the short-term. However, self-regulation can be strengthened overtime. Specific attempts at self-regulation can result in ego depletion, persistent practice can produce gains in self-regulatory strength over time.
What are the four components of human self-regulation?
Standards - there must be some standard indicating what is right or desirable
Monitoring - Comparisons are made between the current situation and the desired outcome dictated by the standard one is holding
Capacity for change - Bringing the current state in line with the standard; bringing about behaviors intended to reach the desired goal; vital for self-regulatory success
Motivation - fundamental piece that will get an individual to begin to self regulate; motivation to even accomplish
What is the difference between underregulation and misregulation?
Underregulation is when people fail to use adequate resources to meet self-regulatory demands; standards, monitoring, or motivation is lacking.
Misregulation is when people use adequate energy towards self-regulation but it is spent in ways that are ineffective for meeting self-regulatory goals; Having standards to control something that is out of your control
