Self-Regulation |
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Self-regulation is the ability to regulate one's emotions, behaviors, and thoughts in reaction to certain situations. It is a skill that is perfected over time for most people. Children have limited time to perfect the skill so they have more challenges with this task. Ideally by the teenage years the typical human brain can control self-regulation and impulses. Executive function is linked with self-regulation because you need executive function skill practice in order to self-regulate. This practice comes with time and effort and is a result of learning about oneself and the outside world.
Self-Regulation
Example: Homework Again
It requires self-regulation skills to set aside time and filter out distractions in order to get the homework done in a reasonable amount of time. Most children (and adults, for that matter) would much rather do any number of fun things instead of sit down and complete school work so self-regulation is a requirement.
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