An integrative framework of conflict and control
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Abstract
People regularly encounter various types of conflict. Here, we ask if, and, if so, how, different types of conflict, from lab-based Stroop conflicts to everyday-life self-control or moral conflicts, are related to one other. We present a framework that assumes that action–goal representations are hierarchically organized, ranging from concrete actions to abstract goals. The framework's key assumption is that conflicts involving more abstract goals (e.g., self-control/moral conflict) are embedded in a more complex action space; thus, to resolve such conflicts, people need to consider more associated goals and actions. We discuss how differences in complexity impact conflict resolution mechanisms and the costs/benefits of resolving conflicts. Altogether, we offer a new way to conceptualize and analyze conflict regulation across different domains.
Details
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 757-768 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Trends in cognitive sciences |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 8 |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2024 |
Peer-reviewed | Yes |
External IDs
ORCID | /0000-0003-0915-0809/work/165454019 |
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Keywords
- cognitive control, complexity, conflict, conflict resolution, moral decision making, self-control