Self-Control/Self-Regulation 2023 100% correct questions and answers

self-regulation the ability to monitor and control our own behaviors, emotions, or thoughts engage in goal-directed behavior three phases - forethought, performance, and self-reflection three phases on self-regulation Forethought Phase - self control and self observation Performance Phase - self control and self observation Self-Reflection Phase - self judgement and self-observation * planning, performing and reflecting on this behavior - it is a continuous cycle! Development of self-regulation rapidly develops during preschool age a collection of cognitive skills that inform one's ability to regulate 1) executive function (EF) - working memory, attentional control and inhibitory control 2) delay of gratification working memory part of the executive function - one being able to take info short term and manipulate that info in order to perform a task often has to do with rules - put in action attentional control ability to stay focused on a particular task, but also shift focus to whatever is at the forefront inhibitory control ability to control an impulse - inhibit that impulse for later action (similar to delay of gratification) importance of self-regulation helps us achieve goals, complete tasks helps align ourselves with the demands of society avoid negative consequences to behaviors predicts other outcomes - academic achievement, career success, health behaviors, socio-emotional functioning children's self-regulation strategies the role of the parent - 1) parent created boundaries - adopting the parent's standards as their own - aligns with what is expected of them 2) parental feedback and guidance - when a child does not align with societal/household expectations, the parent provides feedback 3) modeling strategies contributions to self-regulation failures ego depletion - carried out so much self-control throughout the day, that you give in at end of day stress lack of attentional focus - multi-tasking, distraction, ADHD selective prioritization self-regulation strategies goal directed strategies - goal setting, goal prioritization, self monitoring, self instruction, self reinforcement emotional control strategies - self-soothing, breathing exercises, walk away and cool down impulse control strategies - know your risks, remove stimuli, substitution, redirection ego depletion decision making is a muscle of sorts - after a long day, you could fatigue and give in. bright lines makes it easier to change behavior - setting a specific goal like "no more fast food" instead of just "eating healthy" actual boundaries and rules = bright lines