The Influence of Positive and Negative Emotions on Self-Control after Ego Depletion

Self-control can be described as discounting or changing responses especially under the guidance of desirable responses criteria [1]. Suppressing desire is a major part of daily life and may be necessary for living in a civilized and cultural community. Effortful inhibition prevent antisocial behaviors and impulses and improves effective functions but it threatened by ego depletion.