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Putting the pieces together: Self-control as a complex interaction of psychological processes
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 26 April 2021
Abstract
Ainslie's account of willpower addresses many important mechanisms (e.g., habit, visceral activation, and implementation intention). We argue that a model of willpower should be grounded in general psychological principles and with a primary focus on their interplay. We discuss the reflective-impulsive model that covers willpower and impulsiveness as special constellations of processes that govern various forms of cognition and behavior.
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