Describe what advice you can give first-year students about increasing their self-control, based on research in this chapter
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Research evidence says that practicing self-control improves the ability to use it in the future. So, if first-year students start now with exercising some control, they will get better at it as time goes on. Second, because self-control takes energy, be sure to do things to recharge the batteries after periods of exerting control. Finally, have a plan. Make a commitment to oneself and plan for responses to temptations ahead of the arrival of the situation.
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What will be an ideal response?
Kaley cries when her mom leaves the room but is very happy to give hugs when she returns. What type of attachment does she likely have?
a) secure attachment b) insecure–avoidant attachment c) disorganized–disoriented attachment d) insecure–resistant attachment