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A new study suggests that age-associated improvements in the ability to consider the preferences of others are linked with maturation of a brain region involved in self control.

Dans la fable de Jean de La Fontaine, le corbeau est un oiseau stupide qui « ouvre son large bec et laisse tomber sa proie ». Dans la réalité, le corbeau est plus malin. Il est prêt à laisser une récompense immédiate pour obtenir un butin précieux, même différé.

A decade’s worth of research suggests self-control is not a steady state but a psychological resource that can be depleted — and built up through practice.

Queen's University scientists say that religious individuals are more likely to use their beliefs for improving self-control, even though they largely do so unconsciously. In fact, simply thinking about religion was linked to this positive effect, the investigators explain.

Les réseaux sociaux seraient plus addictifs que l'alcool et le tabac, selon une étude de l'Université de Chicago.

Self-esteem has long been touted as a prescription for issues like obesity, but self-control has better results for individuals and society.