Five-year-old Connor hates taking out the trash because it's smelly and gross.But he is able to do so because he can exercise _____ over his emotions.

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Effortful control refers to the ability to regulate and manage one's own emotions, behavior, and attention in order to achieve a goal or respond appropriately to a situation. In this case, Connor is able to take out the trash despite his negative emotions towards it because he is exercising effortful control over his emotions. Disengaged empathy, externalizing homophily, and reactive socialization do not apply to the situation described.

Five-Year-Old Connor Hates Taking Out the Trash Because It's Smelly