Week 7: Self Control and Discipline Flashcards
Self control
the ability to resist impuses, bey rules, ingnore distractions, be patient, and stay focused on a task
Self control often relies on what
a delay of gratification
Early childhood self control
impulsive and very little self control
Middle childhood self control
can delay gratification longer and ability to concetrate amid distractions imporves
Adolescence age trends
much better but adolescents are still more impulsive than older adults
Why are adolescents notoriously getting in trouble ofr making risk choices
At their age their reward center is at a higher maturity than their control center
High self control =
higher academic achievement
Higher self control =
less agressive and few problem behaviors
Lower self control=
more delinquency and drug and alcohol use
What predicts self control?
cognitive abilities
pratice and fatigue
religiosity
parental monitoring
socioeconimic status
How can teacher and schools encourage self control?
reduce distractions and interruptions if ay al possib;e
-use statmements that reflect high expectations
Discipline
attempts to correct mis behavior
short term goal of discipline
influence imediate behavior
long term goal of discipline
promote self control
What is the GOAL of discipline
internalization of positive values
When is compliance situational
when children lack sincere commitment to authority’s values
Committed compliance
child does a good deed even when no one is watching
What are the three types of non compliance
direct defiance
passive non compliance
negotiation
Direct defiance
marker of behavior problems in older children
Passive non compliance
child ignores the directive
negotiation
child asserts his/her own agenda, seeking compromise
induction
most effective type of discipline
induction charactersitics
-offer explanations for rules a dn have children reflect on those reaosns
-associated with more pro social behavior in children
-most likely to lead to internalization of rules
Psychological control
adult attempts to manipulate childrens behvaior by expressing disapproval, anger, or withdrawing love and affection
- sometimes involved trying to make children feel excessive guilt
