Week 2 Flashcards
Self control define
Allows one to monitor and regualte oneself to meet long term goals
How can goals be imposed
by society or by oneself - includes laws, ideals standards etc .
Why is self control needed?
to solve motivational conflicts and prevent impluses which will be costly, despite possible short term benefits
what does the ease of self-contorl depend on?
How strong each competing motivation is
- ie how much you want to eat chocolate vs how much you want to be healthy.
What does effective self control involve
sacrificing someone desired in order to achieve something more desired.
Do the resources used to maintain self control decline with repeated use?
YES>
the ability to have self control relies on resources which are limited.
These resources must be replenished in order for self control to be used continuously and effectively.
These resources are allocated by personal priorities - the most important thing to have self control will use the resources first and other things will be left without much self control.
What does the “Strength Model of self-control” say?
that the resource can become depleted after intense use however, it can also be strengethened with extended use over time.
ie. the resources relied on for self control can run out if used intensly, but when used over time perseverence is built up and self control is more effective. (like muscles)
What does self-control include?
- Standard - ie goals/norms
- monitoring
- willpower
- motivation
what is ego depletion?
when resources which are limited by nature, run out because of overuse.
Cannot have self-control due to no fuel.
What is the dual task paradigm?
says that resources are used in performance of countless tasks, which can lead to or be affected by ego depletion. (ie when you use your resources they can be depleted)
using too much self-control in pursue of one goal will lead to no self-control in other goals.
how does lack of self control affect thinkgin
people will naturally rely on intuitive thinking and problem solving and take mental shortcuts
How does ego depletion affect intellectual performance
- impairs performance on tasks that require high level thinking
- does not affect simple tasks
- ppl exposed to higher temptation have persistence
How does ego depletion affect emotions?
when ego depleted, a person will have more intense emotions
more agressive behaviour
self-control affecting dieting?
self-control very important for health
food and exercise need self-control
how to offset ego depletion in short term
by four things:
1. positive effect (make urself feel good)
2. self-affirmation
(neutralises depletion)
3. agency
(advoacate for healthy eating makes u eat healier
4. power
(leadership to counteract depletion, will empower you)
5. belive self-control works
6. plan
7. action orientation
