Behavioral and Brain Sciences 44 (e32):17–18 (2021)
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In “Willpower with and without effort”, G. Ainslie advances our understanding of selfcontrol
by theoretically unifying multiple forms of willpower. But one crucial question remains
unanswered: How do agents pick the right forms of willpower in each situation? I argue that willpower
requires tactical skill, which detects willpower-demanding contexts, selects context-appropriate tactics,
and monitors their implementation. Research on tactical skill will significantly advance our
understanding of willpower.
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Keywords | willpower effort self-regulation flexibility strategies mental action |
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Reprint years | 2021 |
DOI | 10.1017/s0140525x20000898 |
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