Sentences with phrase «greater effortful control»
Results indicated that adult differentiation of self uniquely predicted greater effortful control, after accounting for variance due to attachment security.
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Greater ability to take «I» positions in relationships, along with lower emotional reactivity (ER) and attachment anxiety, were unique predictors of effortful control.
Engaging in constructive, pro-relationship behaviors — like biting your tongue when your partner snaps at you, or discussing difficult issues in a calm and constructive manner — are effortful acts that require greater self - control compared to more selfish or destructive behaviors.3 Unfortunately, self - control is a limited resource that becomes depleted through use, making further acts of self - control all the more difficult.4 Self - control is like a muscle that can become fatigued over time, or a gas tank that is eventually emptied.