Jamie 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 selfregulatory behavior is Jamie exhibiting?

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Jamie 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 self­regulatory behavior is Jamie exhibiting?

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Jamie 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 is appropriate to do so.

Jamie Has Been Told to Wait Until Everyone Is Seated