PSYCH 2AA3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Longitudinal Study, Executive Functions, Asso
1 Dec 2017
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Self-control: the ability to control one"s behaviour and to inhibit impulsive responding to temptations. One of the first steps towards moral behaviour. Self-control emerges in infancy and gradually improves during the preschool years. ~1, infants become aware that people impose demands on them and they must react accordingly. They"re not free to behave as they wish. Reflect concern for their safety and early socialization. ~2, they"ve internalized some of the controls imposed by others and are capable of some self-control in parents" absence. ~3, children become capable of self-regulation; they can devise ways to control their own behaviour. Effective control is achieved gradually throughout elementary school. Studies of delay gratification are used to chart the development of self-control. Kids are offered the choice of a small reward immediately or a much larger reward if they wait. Lemmon & moore: 3-year-olds preferred to earn one sticker immediately instead of getting five stickers later, at the end of the game.
