Mastering Self-Control

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Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for self-control?

  • The prefrontal cortex (correct)
  • The occipital lobe
  • The hippocampus
  • The amygdala

What is self-control?

  • The ability to control others
  • The ability to resist all temptations
  • The ability to make quick decisions without thinking
  • The ability to manage one's impulses, emotions, and behaviors to achieve long-term goals (correct)

What is the main purpose of monitoring in self-control?

  • To immediately respond to every impulse
  • To keep track of thoughts, feelings, and actions (correct)
  • To avoid doing things that may be regretted later
  • To evaluate alternative actions

What separates humans from the rest of the animal kingdom in terms of self-control?

<p>The size of the prefrontal cortex (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of temptations that test our self-control?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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