Which Statement Is Most Consistent with Muraven and Baumeister's (2000)

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement is most consistent with Muraven and Baumeister's (2000) theory of self-control?

• A) Self-control is a limited inner resource that can be temporarily depleted by usage.
• B) Exerting self-control in one situation makes it easier to exert control on a subsequent occasion.
• C) People have many inner sources of self-control from which they can draw.
• D) Self-control is simply an illusion used to maintain a positive self-image.

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Definitions:

Ego

In psychology, it represents the part of the mind that mediates between the conscious and unconscious and is responsible for reality testing and a sense of personal identity.

Superego

Part of the personality in Freudian psychoanalysis comprised of the internalized ideals and moral standards we acquire from parents and society.

Anal Retentive

Gaining pleasure from retaining the bowels.

Self

The individual's awareness of their own identity and personal characteristics, often including self-concept, self-esteem, and self-image.