HOW TO MEASURE WILLPOWER

Abstract

In the introduction of the work it is noted that there is no general opinion on the issue of allocation of volitional qualities. This subjective situation must be resolved with the help of a formal apparatus. Research objectives are put forward: 1) define the concept of independence of volitional qualities and build their basic system; 2) show the possibility of finding numerical characteristics of the strength of independent volitional qualities, the strength of will and willpower of an individual for a certain period of his life. The concepts of "will", "expression of will", "volitional quality" are revealed; their interrelation is clarified. An approach to measuring a person's willpower based on measuring the strength of individual volitional qualities is considered. The concept of independence of volitional qualities is introduced. Seven independent volitional qualities that form the basis for measuring the strength of each expression of will are identified. These include: endurance, initiative, perseverance, organization, determination, independence, courage. The space of expressions of will is introduced and formulas are obtained for calculating the strength of an individual expression of will and the willpower of a subject for a certain period of his life.