Willpower needs tactical skill
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چکیده
Abstract Ainslie advances our understanding of self-control by theoretically unifying multiple forms willpower. But one crucial question remains unanswered: How do agents pick the right willpower in each situation? I argue that requires tactical skill , which detects willpower-demanding contexts, selects context-appropriate tactics, and monitors their implementation. Research on will significantly advance
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Behavioral and Brain Sciences
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1469-1825', '0140-525X']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/s0140525x20000898