Overestimating one's ability to control impulses and resist temptation.
Leads to poor self-control strategies, explains diet failures, and contributes to addiction relapse.
People who are most confident in their self-control are often the most likely to give in to temptation when it arises.
"Good news: You're not as unique as you think. Bad news: You're not as rational as you think either."
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