Understanding Willpower and Self-Control

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of having strong willpower?

• Greater career success

• Longer marriages

• Higher intelligence

• Better friendships

What analogy is used to describe the depletion of willpower?

• A tree that grows with time

• A muscle that gets stronger with use

• A river that flows continuously

• A battery that gets depleted

What is a key factor in recharging willpower according to the video?

• Drinking plenty of water

• Practicing yoga

• Getting quality sleep

• Eating a balanced diet

How does slow breathing meditation help with self-control?

• It increases heart rate

• It decreases blood pressure

• It decreases heart rate variability

• It increases heart rate variability

What is the effect of sleep deprivation on the prefrontal cortex?

• It makes the cortex more responsive

• It enhances decision-making

• It impairs the cortex similar to being drunk

• It has no effect

What is the relationship between heart rate variability and self-control?

• Heart rate variability has no effect

• Lower variability leads to better self-control

• Higher variability leads to better self-control

• Heart rate variability decreases self-control

What was the unexpected finding in the study about exercise and self-control?

• Participants gained weight

• Participants improved self-control in all life aspects

• Participants became more stressed

• Participants needed more sleep

What was the frequency of exercise by the end of the study mentioned in the video?

• Three times a week

• Every day

• Twice a week

• Once a week

What is the recommended mindset after experiencing a willpower failure?

• Give up on the goal

• Criticize yourself harshly

• Ignore the failure

• Encourage yourself like a friend

What should you do when you feel guilty about a willpower lapse?

• Seek professional help

• Reflect on the lapse and move on

• Punish yourself

• Ignore the lapse