Self-regulation failure: An overview

Author(s): Heatherton, T. F.

Journal/Book: Psychol Inq. 1996; 7: 10 Industrial Ave, Mahwah, NJ 07430-2262. Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc Inc. 1-15.

Abstract: The major patterns of self-regulatory failure are reviewed. Underregulation occurs because of deficient standards, inadequate monitoring, or inadequate strength. Misregulation occurs because of false assumptions or misdirected efforts, especially an unwarranted emphasis on emotion. The evidence supports a strength (limited resource) model of self-regulation and suggests that people often acquiesce in losing control. Loss of control of attention, failure of transcendence, and various lapse-activated causes all contribute to regulatory failure.

Note: Article RF Baumeister, Case Western Reserve Univ, Dept Psychol, Cleveland, OH 44106 USA

Keyword(s): PERSON VARIABLES; PRESCHOOL DELAY; GRATIFICATION; BEHAVIOR; ALCOHOL; AGGRESSION; PERFORMANCE; ESCALATION; COMMITMENT; PSYCHOLOGY

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