PSY325H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Eating Disorder, Self-Control, System On A Chip
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Refers to the self"s capacity to alter its behaviour in accordance to some. Self regulation lets us pick soc conscience > selfish impulses we standards, ideals or goals either stemming from internal or societal expectations. The presence and quality of these actions depend on one"s beliefs and. Everyday self-regulation involves pursuit of diff goals, standards, + motives ideals. Self-regulation allows human behavior to be flexible & lets ppl adjust to societal & situational demands of everyday life. Social conscience versus selfish impulses, do what"s right vs. what we want. In addition, prevents impulses that could be costly in long run. Short term desires (eat high fat food) may be costly in long run bad for us. Due to reliance on the social group, social acceptance, self-reg is impt for success. W/o self control you may do the following: abuse drugs, alcohol addiction, unwanted pregnancy, std, gambling, crime, eating disorder etc.
