Self-control

The video explores the concepts of self and identity, focusing on self-esteem, self-concept, and self-awareness. It delves into self-control and self-regulation, highlighting the role of energy in these processes. The speaker discusses the historical neglect of energy models in psychology and introduces the concept of ego depletion. Experiments are conducted to demonstrate how self-control tasks deplete energy, affecting performance in subsequent tasks.

What aspect of self is highlighted as a gap in understanding?

• Self-concept

• Self as an agent

• Self-awareness

• Self-esteem

What concept is used to describe the depletion of self-control energy?

• Mental fatigue

• Cognitive load

• Ego depletion

• Emotional exhaustion

Which psychological model is suggested to be involved in self-regulation?

• Behavioral model

• Energy model

• Cognitive model

• Emotional model

In the experiments, what task was used to measure physical self-control?

• Balancing on one foot

• Lifting weights

• Squeezing a hand grip

• Running on a treadmill

What was the effect of controlling emotions on subsequent tasks?

• Increased motivation

• Reduced performance

• Improved performance

• No change in performance