Table 2.

Examples of Responses to Hypothetical Academic Self-Control Challenges by High School Students in Study 1

Type of Strategy	Studying vs. Texting	Studying vs. Internet/Videogames	Procrastination
Situation Selection	“Lock myself in a room without my phone so that it doesn't become a distraction.”	“I would go to the library as being in a quiet and controlled environment would make me focus.”	“Lock myself in my room until it's done, because I don't have a T.V. let alone a game console in my room.”
Situation Modification	“I would shut off my phone and put it under my pillow so I wouldn't be tempted to touch it.”	“Remove all distractions and tell one of my parents I had a big exam so they would check in on me and I'd be forced to stay on task.”	“I would ask my mom to take away my phone and other distractions to make sure I can get it done on time.”
Attentional Deployment	“Ease off the texting by ignoring my phone.”	“Remind myself that even the most boring classes count towards my GPA which will affect my future.”	“Think about the consequences and try my best to close everything else out”
Cognitive Change	“I would set up a reward for myself… I would plan something for myself that I would only do if I got straight A’s.”	“I would tell myself that if I study for an hour, I can reward myself by playing video games later.”	“Set goals, break the project up into pieces.”
Response Modulation	“Not be a baby and just study.”	“Just deal with it and study.”	“Just do it…I just focus and get my work done.”