ego depletion

a state marked by reduction in one’s capacity for volition (initiative, choice, and self-regulation), especially in the context of self-regulatory resources theory. Ego depletion is typically temporary and is restored by rest, positive emotions, or other means.

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Psychology term of the day

December 19th 2024

all-possible-subsets regression

a method for predicting an outcome variable based on a series of equations formed by all possible subsets of predictors from a finite pool of predictors. The “best” subset is identified using criteria established by the researcher, such as the value of Akaike’s information criterion or of the coefficient of multiple determination. Also called all-possible-subsets multiple regression; setwise regression.