Liam can effectively focus and shift attention, inhibit impulses, and manage negative emotion. Liam is high in __________.

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Liam's ability to focus, shift attention, inhibit impulses, and manage negative emotions all reflect aspects of effortful control, which involves the intentional regulation of one's thoughts, feelings, and actions in order to meet goals or adapt to changing situations. Persistence refers to the ability to stick with a task or goal despite obstacles, which may be related but is not as directly relevant to Liam's described abilities. Goodness of fit refers to the degree to which a child's temperament matches the demands and expectations of their environment, and self-awareness refers to the ability to recognize and reflect on one's own thoughts and feelings, which are not directly reflected in the scenario.

Liam Can Effectively Focus and Shift Attention, Inhibit Impulses, and Manage