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Self Regulation Is Broader Than Impulse Control
- Self regulation is the broader skill of managing energy, emotions, thoughts and behaviors.
- Impulse control is just one subset and many common 'impulse control' procedures rely on punishment, which doesn't build genuine self regulation.
TSA Line Example Shows Antecedents Change Capacity
- Sarah describes waiting in TSA lines as a human example of self regulation where sleep, pain and stress alter capacity.
- A recent flight with precheck closed, sleep deprivation and pain made her snap at a line-cutter, illustrating how antecedents change behavior.
Writing Routine Reveals How To Stack Antecedents
- Writing a book is another personal self regulation example where Sarah uses timers and negative reinforcement (turning off the timer) to keep momentum.
- She arranges quiet, temperature, meds and music as antecedents to make writing possible on painful days.