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The Idea of Ego Depletion Suggests That Cognitive Control Is

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The idea of ego depletion suggests that cognitive control is like a "muscle" that can become tired but can also be strengthened. Do you believe that this perspective is valid? Discuss research that both supports the idea that ego strength is a limited resource, and also that seems to contradict this idea.


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Spastic Hemiplegia

A form of cerebral palsy that affects one side of the body, characterized by stiff and contracted muscles.

Smooth Muscles

Involuntary muscles found in the walls of internal organs and blood vessels, which contract to control various body functions.

Autonomic Nervous System

The autonomic nervous system is part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Gray Matter

A major component of the central nervous system, consisting of neuronal cell bodies, dendrites, and unmyelinated axons, associated with processing and cognition.

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