Executive Functions and Self-Regulation Flashcard

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During a group project, Marcus feels frustrated when things don’t go as planned. He takes a deep breath, reflects on his feelings, and chooses to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively. What skill is Marcus demonstrating?

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Self-Regulation

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What should Samuel do to practice "Thinking or Mental Control" when his mind wanders during a challenging project?

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Acknowledge his wandering thoughts and then guide his thoughts back to the task.

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Which vocabulary term refers to controlling and guiding your own thought processes?

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Thinking or Mental Control

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Which of the following is MOST related to executive functions? Setting goals, Painting a mural, Playing the piano, Taking a photograph

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Setting goals

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When a student sets a schedule to study for exams and follows it, what is this an example of?

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Managing Oneself

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In what way do executive functions support the pursuit of goals?

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Executive functions help organize and regulate actions to reach goals.

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Organization

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A clearly defined method of keeping materials (physical and online) in order.

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Which term describes the ability to manage time and tasks to meet expectations and deadlines?

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Time Management

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Academic Grit

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The ability to persevere when things become difficult.

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Evelyn has a list of homework assignments, chores, and a project due soon. What is the main focus of Prioritizing in this situation?

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Determining what is more important and what should be completed first.