On a hot day, Group 1 is instructed to avoid thinking of frolicking in a swimming pool. Group 2 is not given any instructions. After 20 minutes both groups are given a set of anagrams to solve. Based on the strength model of self-control, which group will persist longer at trying to solve the set of anagrams?
A) Group 1 will persist longer but only for anagrams that involve swimming
B) Group 1 will persist longer
C) Group 2 will persist longer
D) Groups 1 and 2 will persist equally long

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The strength model of self-control suggests that self-control is a limited resource. Group 1, which had to suppress thoughts of swimming, would have used up some of their self-control resources, leaving them with less persistence for the subsequent anagram task compared to Group 2, which did not have to exert such self-control.

On a Hot Day, Group 1 Is Instructed to Avoid