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Self Control and Cognitive Effort
Maintaining a coherent train of thought and the occasional engagement in effortful thinking may also require self control for most of us. People who are cognitively busy are also more likely to make selfish choices, use sexes language and make superficial judgments in social situations. A few drinks have the same effect, as does a sleepless night. The self control of morning people is impaired at night.