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According to two psychologists, the field of psychological science has a problem with the concept of self-control. It has named self-control both a ‘trait’ — a key facet of personality involving attributes like conscientiousness, grit and the ability to tolerate delayed gratification — and a ‘state,’ a fleeting condition that can best be described as willpower. These two concepts are at odds with one another and are often confused, the authors report.