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Willpower needs tactical skill

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Juan Pablo Bermúdez *
DOI:10.1017/S0140525X20000898delete
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Ainslie advances our understanding of self-control by theoretically unifying multiple forms of willpower. But one crucial question remains unanswered: How do agents pick the right forms of willpower in each situation? I argue that willpower requires tactical skill, which detects willpower-demanding contexts, selects context-appropriate tactics, and monitors their implementation. Research on tactical skill will significantly advance our understanding of willpower.
Keywords:
SELF-CONTROL
EGO DEPLETION
FLEXIBILITY

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences cover
Behavioral and Brain Sciences
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13.7
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1.6W
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1.2W

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University of Neuchatel
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2.1K
Papers: 1.9K
Citations: 2.8K