Janice found that after focusing for a long time on her assignment, she was unable to resist eating a chocolate bar and she just could not force herself to go for her usual evening run. Which of the following models predicts this loss of "willpower"?
A) The Ainslie-Rachlin model
B) The ego-depletion model
C) The compensatory response model
D) All of these are correct.

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The ego-depletion model predicts this loss of "willpower." According to this model, self-control or willpower draws upon a limited pool of mental resources that can be used up. When the energy for mental activity is low, self-control is typically impaired, which can explain why Janice was unable to resist eating a chocolate bar and couldn't force herself to go for a run after focusing for a long time on her assignment.

Janice Found That After Focusing for a Long Time on Her