Persönlichkeitstypus beeinflusst Selbstkontrolle

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People are motivated by one of two fundamental needs: they are either "promotion-focused," seeking products that will help them achieve hopes and aspirations, or they are "prevention-focused," seeking items that help achieve a need for safety and security. According to the research, people are better able to exercise self-control when they choose goal-pursuit strategies -- such as diets or money management -- that "fit" with their promotion or prevention focus.

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In the study, adoption of strategies that "fit" was reflected in having promotion- or prevention-focused individuals list either how they anticipated they would achieve their aspiration (i.e., "What are some things you can do to make sure everything goes right?") or how they would fulfill their obligation (i.e., "What are some of the things you can do to avoid anything that could go wrong?")

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In one study, participants who had filled out the questionnaire were then asked to choose between an apple and a chocolate bar as a snack. A remarkable 80 percent of those who had been asked to think about strategies that "fit" with their focus chose the apple, while only 20 percent of those who adopted conflicting strategies chose the apple.

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They conclude: "Self-control is not just about doing the right things, but also about doing things the right way."
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080123125608.htm

Die wenigsten Menschen haben tatsächlich das Rückgrat, das "Richtige" zu tun und ihren Werten treu zu bleiben. Man demonstriert Willensstärke, wenn man sich nicht von politisch-korrekten Menschenmassen, die sich weder trauen, Missstände anzusprechen oder anzupacken, beirren lässt.