Tom has been told to wait until everyone is seated to begin eating snacks. He reaches his hand out for a goldfish cracker but withdraws it before grabbing the cracker. What aspect of self-regulatory behavior is Tom exhibiting?

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Tom is demonstrating effortful control, which involves the ability to regulate one's behavior and emotions, such as resisting the impulse to grab a snack before it's appropriate.

Tom Has Been Told to Wait Until Everyone Is Seated