Adapting Behaviour To Different Social Contexts

Question 1

What is impulse control ?

Answer 1

The ability to reflect rather than act in the moment

Question 2

What are the four reasons of how adapting behaviour can support learning as well as social and emotional well-being

Answer 2

1. Focusing on learning in educational settings
2. Developing impulse control
3. Conforming to social norms
4. Making friends and maintaining relationships

Question 3

Why is focusing on learning in educational setting important?

Answer 3

May find it easier to learn if they and others can adapt their behaviour to be in a setting

Question 4

Why is developing an impulse control important?

Answer 4

Develop it as a result of following the routines of the setting

Question 5

Why is conforming to social norms important?

Answer 5

Child might be accepted by others if they show the behaviour that is typical for the situation

Question 6

Why is making friends and maintaining relationships important ?

Answer 6

Child more likely to have friends if they are able to adapt their behaviours to be in tune with the behaviours that others are showing