Developmental Researchers Have Discovered That Many Children Become Increasingly Self-Regulating

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Essay

Developmental researchers have discovered that many children become increasingly self-regulating over time.
a. Explain what they mean by the term self-regulation.
b. Identify a behavior you would like to see children exhibit in an increasingly self-regulated fashion. Then describe three specific strategies you might use to promote their self-regulation.
Developmental Trends Table
The table below describes the behaviors of children and adolescents at five different age levels. It identifies motives that may be at work, offers suggestions for encouraging productive behavior, or does both. Apply what you've learned about the development of motivation to fill in the empty cells in the table.
Observing Motivation in Youngsters' Behaviors

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Definitions:

Galvanic Skin Responses

Physiological reaction that measures the electrical resistance of the skin, which changes with emotional states.

Arousal

A state of heightened physiological activity, typically with an emphasis on alertness and readiness to respond.

EEG

Electroencephalogram, a test that detects electrical activity in your brain using small, flat metal discs attached to your scalp.

Brain Activity

The electrical and chemical processes occurring within the brain that are associated with various mental functions and behaviors.