In the experimental analysis of behavior, research on self-control exists with rats, humans and pigeons. This work is based on the Assumption of generality. Personality researchers also seek to estimate individual differences in self-control, through self-report inventories, measuring delaying gratification, ego strength, or related constructs.

• Rat self-control

• Pigeon self-control

• Pigeon research replicates Mischel paradigm of self control

• Human self-control

• The Function of Culture in self control