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ego depletion

ego depletion Ego depletion is the idea that using self-control or self-regulation on one task can temporarily reduce a person’s ability to regulate themselves well on a later task.

Ego depletion is the idea that using self-control or self-regulation on one task can temporarily reduce a person’s ability to regulate themselves well on a later task. It is based on the view that self-resources such as attention, willpower, and cognitive energy are limited and can be used up for a time.