Trends Cogn Sci October 2010 PMID 20817592

Born to choose: the origins and value of the need for control.

Lauren A Leotti, Sheena S Iyengar, Kevin N Ochsner

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The discussion reflects a keen interest in the fundamental nature of control, with citations of classic theories like Hendrick’s 'instinct to master' and praise for the review by Leotti & Delgado, highlighting its relevance; the tone is both academic and curious, emphasizing the significance of understanding control for wellbeing.

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Most discussions show agreement or interest in the importance of control, referencing the biological and psychological aspects highlighted in the publication.

InterestHigh interest

The comments indicate a high level of curiosity and enthusiasm about the topic, especially with mentions of theories dating back to Hendrick and the relevance of the review.

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Participants reference foundational concepts and suggest reading the review, which demonstrates a moderate level of engagement.

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The discussions suggest that the ideas have meaningful implications, encouraging further exploration and reflection on control's role in wellbeing.

Abstract in brief

  • Believing in one's ability to control outcomes is crucial for overall wellbeing and is seen as a psychological and biological necessity.
  • Research shows that both animal studies and clinical evidence support the idea that the need for control is fundamentally linked to survival.
  • A specific brain network, known as the corticostriatal network, appears to be involved in our drive to exercise control and make choices in our environment.

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Valérian Chambon
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@YulKang1 @biorxivpreprint @JeromeMunuera @brian6091 If you are interested in this notion (which can be traced back at least to Hendrick and his "instinct to master"), I warmly recommend this excellent review from Leotti & Delgado: https://t.co/jlTUNJDf6o

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Valérian Chambon
@ValerianChambon · X

@YulKang1 @biorxivpreprint @JeromeMunuera @brian6091 If you are interested in this notion (which can be traced back at least to Hendrick and his "instinct to master"), I warmly recommend this excellent review from Leotti & Delgado: https://t.co/jlTUNJDf6o

Sep 30, 2022 · 1 like · 322 followers View post →