self-regulation (13 + 14)

self-regulation

the self’s ability to alter responses + thoughts, emotions, impulses, behaviors based on standards

standards

idea about how something should or shouldn’t be

self-control dilemma

conflict btwn an immediate urge vs a higher order standard/goal

marshmallow test tested

self-regulation

kids better at delaying gratification at age 4 showed

new zealand study

TOTE model of self-regulation

1. standard

standard

how likely we are to achieve a standard/goal depends on expectancy + value

we are more likely to achieve standards when we have

high expectancy + high value

expectancy

more likely to reach a goal if we believe that it is achievable

automatic mental processes

controlled mental processes

implementation intentions