Unlike her coworkers, Susan resisted the temptation to overeat at the company retreat potluck. Following the potluck the coworkers were put into groups and asked to tackle some difficult work-related tasks. The likelihood that Susan would give up more quickly than her coworkers is consistent with

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The ego depletion model of self-regulation suggests that self-control is a limited resource that can be depleted through prior use. By resisting the temptation to overeat at the potluck, Susan likely expended some of her self-control resources. This may lead to decreased self-control in later tasks, making her more likely to give up before her coworkers.

Unlike Her Coworkers, Susan Resisted the Temptation to Overeat at the Company