Asked by makell wallace on May 07, 2024

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Resisting the temptation to eat chocolate chip cookies led research participants to subsequently give up sooner than normal on efforts to complete a tedious task. This illustrated that self-control weakens following

A) an exertion of energy.
B) defensive self-esteem.
C) the spotlight effect.
D) conscientiousness.

Self-Control

The ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in the face of temptations and impulses.

Exertion of Energy

The physical or mental effort applied to do something or achieve a particular result.

  • Investigate the interplay between characteristic dispositions and behavior in specific contexts.
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Gilberto FrancoMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
This is a classic example of ego depletion, which is the idea that self-control draws from a limited pool of mental resources. Exerting effort to resist the temptation of cookies depletes these resources, making it harder to sustain self-control in subsequent tasks.