If an individual acquires positive habits in pursuit of a goal, it is possible to automatically self-regulate even in the face of ego depletion. The individual would continue this positive habit without having to control their behavior or have conscious awareness. In other words, cognition (“O”) is not needed to pursue a goal, only the stimulus and response (“S” and “R”). External cues and priming can activate these goal-directed behaviors and experience can strengthen (reinforce) the
If an individual acquires positive habits in pursuit of a goal, it is possible to automatically self-regulate even in the face of ego depletion. The individual would continue this positive habit without having to control their behavior or have conscious awareness. In other words, cognition (“O”) is not needed to pursue a goal, only the stimulus and response (“S” and “R”). External cues and priming can activate these goal-directed behaviors and experience can strengthen (reinforce) the