When you exhaust the power to control yourself from resisting a temptation, it is called __________.
A) ego depletion
B) self-schema
C) self-delusion
D) self-gratification

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Ego depletion refers to a state of mental exhaustion or temporary depletion of self-control resources that can lead to a decrease in the ability to resist temptations or urges. It occurs when an individual has to exert self-control over an extended period, leading to a reduction in their capacity to control themselves in subsequent temptations.

When You Exhaust the Power to Control Yourself from Resisting