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emphasize that we human beings can regulate our thoughts, emotions, and actions to a greater degree than other primates. For example, we can choose to pass up an immediate reward for a larger, delayed reward.
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We can plan ahead, resist distractions, be goal-oriented. These human characteristics appear to depend upon what we often call "self-regulation."
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All parents have seen this in their kids. Parents can see the remarkable transformation as their children develop the ability to regulate emotions and to persist with goals in the face of distractions. That ability is usually labeled ‘‘self-regulation.’’
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Scientific studies using neuroimaging of the brain that prove that 'effortful control' and 'self-regulation' (self discipline) is trainable and how the brain areas of self-regulation physically improve with training. A big part of this is due to the person's ability to stay focused and keep their attention on a task or goal. They use mindful meditation and attention exercises. see free download.