Self-Regulation and Self-Control Strategies

Flashcards focusing on key concepts related to self-regulation, self-control, and strategies for improvement.

Self-Regulation

The ability to monitor and control one's behavior, thoughts, and emotions in pursuit of long-term goals.

Self-Awareness

Conscious awareness of one's behavior which impacts self-control.

Self-Attention Ratio

A measure representing how much attention one gives to themselves compared to others in a group.

Delay of Gratification

The ability to resist the temptation for an immediate reward and wait for a later reward.

Ego Depletion

The idea that self-control is a limited resource that can be depleted, leading to reduced self-control capacity.

Correlations with Delay of Gratification

Higher self-control in childhood is linked with better outcomes like higher SAT scores and more emotional regulation.

Initial Self-Control Task

A task designed to test self-control, such as resisting temptations before a follow-up task.

Length of Goals Effect

The concept that the psychological value of a goal decreases as it becomes more distant.

Physical and Mental Fatigue

States that can deplete self-control, leading to decreased willpower and self-regulation.

Positive Emotions

Emotions that can improve self-control and decision-making, enhancing the ability to resist temptations.