Methods The theory of self-regulation is very applicable to this intervention, self-regulation is necessary in order to achieve goals set and to avoid negative behaviors. ... Baumeister describes four components of self-regulation: standards of desirable behavior, motivation to meet said standards, monitoring of the situations and thoughts that have the potential to break standards, and the willpower to control negative urges/behaviors. ... Control in an important component of success in behavioral interventions, providing participants with direct control allows for increase motivation, but al...

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