Darren is a 12-year-old active boy. Sometimes when his friend Simon cheats on the game, he tends to get irritated. However, Darren controls his anger and tries explaining to Simon why it is bad practice to cheat. Which developmental aspect is Darren displaying in his actions?

a) Low self-esteem
b) Self-regulation
c) High self-esteem
d) Self-efficacy


Answer: b) Self-regulation

Psychology

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