Roy Baumeister

psychologist

Roy Baumeister is a prominent psychologist at the University of Queensland, known for his research on self-regulation, self-control, and the concept of willpower. He defends the existence of willpower as a finite resource that varies under different circumstances. Baumeister emphasizes the importance of managing willpower wisely, as it can be depleted by stress and fatigue, and he provides insights on how to cultivate and sustain it for better behavioral outcomes.