An impulsive behavior disorder is a condition that makes it difficult or impossible for someone to control their impulsive urges. Urges can lead to significant dysfunction and disruption in day-to-day life. Examples of impulse control disorders include: Pyromania: A condition that gives people the ...
In Tier 1 of Response to Intervention strategies, it is important to clearly see every student academically and behaviorally. Often, the student with the biggest academic challenge or the worst behavior is overlooked, with the assumption that they will get intervention later. However, exposing every...
Self-control also isn’t quite synonymous with self-discipline, although you’ll use both to successfully avoid today’s temptations to gain tomorrow’s progress. Self-control is about stopping a behavior or starting a new one. Self-discipline is about following through on that change. Self-...
Treatment approaches to disorders of behavioural addiction are beginning to emerge. In this paper we provide a narrative review of the growing range of treatment approaches for the less well understood compulsive facets, including compulsions and the associated latent phenotypes, such as cognitive domain...
What is self-control? Discover the definition, limits, and ways to improve self-control, such as through removing temptation and tracking progress.
The ability to delay gratification, or to wait to get what you want, is an important part of self-control. People are often able to control their behavior by delaying the gratification of their urges. For instance, someone who wants t...
Self-control and self-discipline Self-control also isn’t quite synonymous with self-discipline, although you’ll use both to successfully avoid today’s temptations to gain tomorrow’s progress. Self-control is about sto...
One strategy I developed to work with clients who are impulsive is to have them write down, on a 3 X 5 index card, or input into their smartphone, a detailed description of the bad things that happen when they indulge in an impulsive behavior. Many times it takes only one pause between...
AN5084 Application note How to improve EMI behavior in switching applications Introduction The aim of this application note is to provide the criteria to improve EMI behavior in automotive switching applications. The present analysis helps understanding why EMI is critical in switching applica...
Exercises to "train" working memory can help improve a person's ability to concentrate, control impulsive behaviors, and strengthen problem-solving skills. Avoiding multitasking, taking medication, therapy, and exercise can also be helfpul.