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21 - Distinguishing Mechanisms of Behavioral Inhibition and Self-control

from Part II - Evolution of Memory Processes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 May 2022

By
Michael J. Beran  and
Audrey E. Parrish
Edited by
Mark A. Krause ,
Karen L. Hollis  and
Mauricio R. Papini
Mark A. Krause
Affiliation:
Southern Oregon University
Karen L. Hollis
Affiliation:
Mount Holyoke College, Massachusetts
Mauricio R. Papini
Affiliation:
Texas Christian University
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Summary

In this chapter, we explore the concept of self-control through a comparative and evolutionary perspective, we discuss how it is measured, and we outline the mechanisms that underlie this capacity (i.e., motivational factors, cognitive control, perception and learning, grit or perseverance, inhibition, as well as choice and commitment). An important concept addressed herein is the distinction between behavioral inhibition and self-control as related yet separate terms. In this endeavor, we briefly review tests of behavioral inhibition (e.g., the detour task, reverse reward contingency task) and self-control (working for more, intertemporal choice, delay of gratification, exchange, tool use, and sequenced travel tasks), outlining how these tasks shed light on the different mechanisms underlying inhibition versus self-control. We also discuss the role of control mechanisms within executive function tasks, such as the Stroop test, and how performance in these tasks is reflective of varying degrees of self-regulation and inhibition.

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self-controlbehavioral inhibitioncognitive controlintertemporal choicedelay of gratificationchoice behavior
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Evolution of Learning and Memory Mechanisms , pp. 375 - 391
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2022

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