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The ability to exercise restraint or control over one's feelings, emotions, reactions, etc

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The ability to exercise restraint or control over one's feelings, emotions, reactions, etc.

Self Control

This ability, which depends on the prefrontal cortex. It provides the basis for mental flexibility, social skills and discipline.

We must encourage our children to be in control of their own thinking and/or

creativity

An internally motivated approach to building self-control plays to traditional

American strengths.

Works Cited

• Aamodt, Sandra, and Sam Wang. “Building Self-Control, the American Way.” The New York Times 19 February 2012, sec. SR:5. Pint.

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• Murray, Laura Kay. Self-Control Training in Young Children. Diss. Western Michigan University, 2002. Ann Arbory, Michigan: ProQuest Information and Learning, 2002.