Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-285) and index.
Contents
Theoretical and research perspectives on self-regulation. Overview of theoretical perspectives on self-regulation -- Interrelation of motivation and self-regulation -- Controlling emotion and behavior -- Engaging in prosocial behavior -- Controlling cognitive processing -- Self-regulation and control systems in the brain -- Research to practice : supporting self-regulation in early childhood. Supporting self-regulation in infants and toddlers -- Supporting self-regulation in preschool and kindergarten children -- Supporting self-regulation in primary school children.