This academic article discusses the concept of self-regulation as a human trait that allows individuals to control their thoughts, feelings, impulses, and task performances. It explores the idea that self-regulation relies on a limited resource similar to energy, which can become depleted, leading to a state of ego depletion. The article reviews evidence suggesting that regular exercises in self-regulation can improve self-regulatory strength, reducing vulnerability to ego depletion. It also examines how ego depletion moderates the effects of personality traits on behavior, with individual differences becoming more pronounced when self-regulation is weakened.
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