The sequence of manipulation matters: Abstract thinking offsets ego-depletion when induced before, but not after a depleting task

Abstract Based on theoretical and empirical studies dealing with the facilitation inhibiting effects of different psychic distances (low vs. high construal-level), we tested if exhibition self-control under a construal-level is more efficient less resource exhausting mode, compared to low construal level. Prior already showed that execution results in lower has facilitating self-control. We expand upon these by: 1. operationalizing whole process ego-depletion through two sequential tasks, 2. combining one manipulation 2 by design 3. varying sequence manipulations. In Experiment 1, examined how participants before after being depleted, affects performance final task. 2, re-tested offset another measurement, condition manipulated first. 1 effect remained existent when was stroop test, but it offset, stoop test. Drawing measurements perceived available resources were able rule out an alternative approach, explaining similar attentional shift towards reduced construal-level.