PSY230H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: The Delay, Neuroticism, Extraversion And Introversion
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Strong-minded, headstrong, deliberate, controlled, powerful, strong, determined, tenacious, resolute, unwavering, firm, untiring, persistent, relentless, unrelenting, assertive, forceful, dedicated, fanatic, stubborn. Definition: maintain focus on a conscious goal (intention) shield it from distraction by impulses overcome obstacles in the pursuit of the goal. Unconscious motives are influences by salient stimuli in the immediate environment (short-term perspective). Conscious influences require active retrieval of long-term goals from memory (long- term perspective). Willpower is just another name for theidea of choosing according to long-term outcomes rather than short-term ones. (damasio, 1994) 4-years old children learn to play a game. If they wait for 20 minutes, they will get 2 marshmallows. If they can"t wait, they can ring the bell, and get 1 marshmallow. 10-years after the original delay of gratification studies, parents were asked to rate the personality of their adolescent children. Better able to deal with frustration and stress. Will-power is related to adjustment and academic performance in school.
