To stop or not to stop? - Investigating the differential effects of two self-control stategies on self-regulatory resource depletion

Self-regulation is a vital function to humanity, and is an important factor in the dominant paradigm of consumer research, whereby consumer decisions are characterised by the battle between long- and short-term interests. The current research examined the relative effectiveness of two self-regulatory strategies: stopping an already-commenced consumption episode, or to not commence one at all. Traditional economic theories, including the principle of diminishing marginal utility, would predict that not starting is harder to accomplish; whereas a proposal by Thaler (1983) suggests that not starting is in fact the optimal strategy. Two studies were conducted whereby participants were asked to either perform a less-favoured task and resist from starting a more-favoured one (Not Start), or to cease performing a more-favoured task to complete the less-favoured task (Stop). Study 1 found that Stop was more difficult than Not Start, which tentatively supported Thaler’s argument; however there was an explanation which could not be ruled out, namely the psychological distance of the anticipated second task. Study 2 addressed this issue by manipulating that factor by incorporating it into the experimental design. It was found that Not Start became as depleting as Stop when psychological distance of the second task was reduced. This research contributed to the literature by establishing a boundary condition upon the strength model of self-regulatory resource depletion, and adds to the discussion on the descriptive validity of the principle of diminishing marginal utility

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Comments on 'Neurosensory deficit and functional impairment after sagittal ramus osteotomy: a long term follow-up study'.

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[110th volume of Dutch Journal of Dentistry 3. Developments in the treatment of oral and craniomaxillofacial trauma during the last five decades]

Item does not contain fulltextA historical review is presented on the development of the treatment of trauma of the maxillofacial skeleton in the context of international as well as national literature. The review has been divided in three periods: the period before the prophylactic use of antimicrobial agents (before 1950), the years of open reduction with wire osteosynthesis (1950-1980) and the period till present in which open reduction is combined with rigid internal fixation (after 1980). The latter period is also marked by the application of the principles of primary bone healing, whereas access to the maxillofacial skeleton is gained through a coronal incision, where needed

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Item does not contain fulltextSome risk factors in relation to the occurrence of an oroantral perforation are discussed in the light of the existing literature. Factors relevant for the diagnosis and the treatment of an oroantral perforation, are discussed. Small perforations probably heal without problems, provided that the alveolus is deep enough and a blood clot will form without disturbance. Some pros and cons of buccal and palatal transposition flaps for closing clinically significant oroantral perforations, are discussed

Distraction from the ground rules?

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Condylar resorption after bicortical screw fixation of mandibular advancement - Discussion

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Educational programs of IAOMS.

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Kaakreconstructie met autoloog bot / Van draad tot plaat

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