Question

Darren is an active 12 year old boy. When his friend Simon cheats in a game, he tends to get irritated. However, Darren controls his anger and tries explaining why cheating is bad. Which developmental aspect is Darren displaying in his actions?

A. Low self esteem
B. Self efficacy
C. Self regulation
D. High self esteem

Answer 1

Darren is displaying self-regulation by controlling his anger and taking a constructive approach when dealing with his friend's cheating in a game.

Step-by-step explanation:

Darren is demonstrating self-regulation in his actions. Self-regulation involves controlling one's emotions and behaviors to achieve goals and adapting to the feedback received from the environment. In Darren's case, despite feeling irritated when his friend cheats in a game, he manages to control his anger and instead takes the situation as an opportunity to explain why cheating is not good behavior. This demonstrates not just restraint, but also a goal-oriented approach to social interactions, which is a hallmark of self-regulation capabilities.