Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A September 2013 PMID 23959900

Beliefs about willpower determine the impact of glucose on self-control.

Veronika Job, Gregory M Walton, Katharina Bernecker, Carol S Dweck

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Discussions demonstrate strong engagement with the research findings, with posts citing examples like Carol Dweck's work and mentioning how beliefs about willpower can influence biological processes. The tone ranges from supportive acknowledgment to deeper scientific analysis, illustrating both high interest and meaningful engagement with the topic's implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the connection between beliefs about willpower and the effects of glucose, citing studies and theories related to this idea.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, especially with references to well-known researchers and studies, indicating engagement with the topic's scientific and psychological implications.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many discussions actively interpret and expand on the research, mentioning how beliefs influence biological responses and referencing related theories, which signifies deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While some posts highlight potential real-world effects, such as changes in self-control, the overall emphasis is more on understanding than immediate application, leading to a moderate impact score.

Abstract in brief

  • The research shows that the positive effect of glucose on self-control depends not only on the physiological impact but also on people's beliefs about willpower, specifically whether they see it as a limited or unlimited resource.
  • People who believe willpower is a limited resource tend to perform better after consuming glucose, especially following demanding tasks, whereas those who see willpower as plentiful do not show this benefit.
  • The study suggests that believing willpower is limited makes individuals more sensitive to cues about their resources, such as glucose levels, and this belief influences whether glucose boosts their self-control abilities.]

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Burny - Effective Curiosity
@burny_tech · X

Neural correlate of free will Beliefs about willpower determine the impact of glucose on self-control https://t.co/XZSDnacCXd Levels of glucose avaiablity seems to determine willpower and tenacity Believing that willpower is unlimited leads to much more actual willpower https://t.co/xojj9cNZPP

Oct 17, 2023 · 39 likes · 4 shares · 19,133 followers View post →
Professor John Tregoning
@DrTregoning · X

This is cool from Carol Dweck. If you believe that glucose has an effect on willpower, then it does! https://t.co/NN4NEkbZKH

Jan 14, 2024 · 1 like · 4,479 followers View post →
GlacialImpala
@GlacialImpala · X

@SophieMarbell Ego depletion teorija u međuvremenu oborena nekoliko puta. Čist placebo

Dec 14, 2022 · 1 like · 314 followers View post →
Burny - Effective Curiosity
@burny_tech · X

RT @burny_tech: Neural correlate of free will Beliefs about willpower determine the impact of glucose on self-control https://t.co/XZSDnacC…

Oct 17, 2023 · 4 shares · 19,133 followers View post →
Joe B
@JBianco215 · X

RT @burny_tech: Neural correlate of free will Beliefs about willpower determine the impact of glucose on self-control https://t.co/XZSDnacC…

Aug 6, 2024 · 4 shares · 4,592 followers View post →
Tristan Roberts
@aitherick · X

RT @burny_tech: Neural correlate of free will Beliefs about willpower determine the impact of glucose on self-control https://t.co/XZSDnacC…

Oct 18, 2023 · 4 shares · 2,271 followers View post →

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Jonathan Samuelson
@jonnyjoggins · X

https://t.co/B23bUCwGuE

Jan 27, 2025 · 4 followers View post →
InformationBot
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@3_deame @fchollet https://t.co/r2BBcMKHrj

Oct 9, 2024 · 633 followers View post →
Ilija Lichkovski
@carnot_cyclist · X

@halcyon_hazel Plenty. Your beliefs surrounding willpower being limited literally affect how much it's true: https://t.co/Bcuev1s2yi

Sep 6, 2024 · 348 followers View post →
Joe B
@JBianco215 · X

RT @burny_tech: Neural correlate of free will Beliefs about willpower determine the impact of glucose on self-control https://t.co/XZSDnacC…

Aug 6, 2024 · 4 shares · 4,592 followers View post →
Professor John Tregoning
@DrTregoning · X

This is cool from Carol Dweck. If you believe that glucose has an effect on willpower, then it does! https://t.co/NN4NEkbZKH

Jan 14, 2024 · 1 like · 4,479 followers View post →
Kille Tölönen
@Neonomide · X

@datepsych Yes, the team Dweck also showed this a while ago. Believing in willpower and agency has advantages: https://t.co/aP8CWuU2fn

Dec 17, 2023 · 923 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

向上する傾向が見られた 要は一回の作業のなかで注意力を分散させるんじゃなくて、集中したひとつのタスクを別のタスクに切り替える https://t.co/nR3xHMeAPH 2013年の実験 意志力は使うほど減ると思ってる人は本当にセルフコントロール能力が下がる https://t.co/oTjAinPrqD 意志力が低下するか

Oct 30, 2023 · 178 followers View post →
Tristan Roberts
@aitherick · X

RT @burny_tech: Neural correlate of free will Beliefs about willpower determine the impact of glucose on self-control https://t.co/XZSDnacC…

Oct 18, 2023 · 4 shares · 2,271 followers View post →
Lone
@lone_pine_games · X

RT @burny_tech: Neural correlate of free will Beliefs about willpower determine the impact of glucose on self-control https://t.co/XZSDnacC…

Oct 17, 2023 · 4 shares · 494 followers View post →
Burny - Effective Curiosity
@burny_tech · X

RT @burny_tech: Neural correlate of free will Beliefs about willpower determine the impact of glucose on self-control https://t.co/XZSDnacC…

Oct 17, 2023 · 4 shares · 19,133 followers View post →
Burny - Effective Curiosity
@burny_tech · X

Neural correlate of free will Beliefs about willpower determine the impact of glucose on self-control https://t.co/XZSDnacCXd Levels of glucose avaiablity seems to determine willpower and tenacity Believing that willpower is unlimited leads to much more actual willpower https://t.co/xojj9cNZPP

Oct 17, 2023 · 39 likes · 4 shares · 19,133 followers View post →
Ben Eng
@jetpen · X

His show notes cited this study. https://t.co/nzoUO2cUDb --- weird in that *belief* in will power affects how the body behaves chemically. The mind has amazing control over biological processes in the body.

Oct 16, 2023 · 1,453 followers View post →
EJ578
@EJ578 · X

Study links: 1st study: https://t.co/rHc89MmjrR 2nd study: https://t.co/zYm9im9EiN

Oct 1, 2023 · 37 followers View post →
GlacialImpala
@GlacialImpala · X

@SophieMarbell Ego depletion teorija u međuvremenu oborena nekoliko puta. Čist placebo

Dec 14, 2022 · 1 like · 314 followers View post →
ンギェ‼︎
@un_burn · X

@Y_Ishizaki1105 もしダイエットしてるなら炭水化物少しでも食べた方がいいよ。 https://t.co/z65yz6rsTT

Sep 12, 2020 · 174 followers View post →
Nick Byrd, Ph.D.
@byrdnick.com · Bluesky

"Beliefs about #willPower determine the impact of glucose on #selfControl" http://bit.ly/1Glv7tL #cogSci #psychology #philosophy #reasoning

Feb 27, 2015 View post →