Response Inhibition
What does response inhibition mean?
Thinking before you act
What does flexibility mean?
Being able to change or adjust
What is emotional control?
Managing your feelings
What is task initiation?
Starting your work
How old is Mr. U
23
You want to shout out the answer in class. What should you do instead?
Raise your hand and wait
Your teacher changes the schedule. What should you do?
Go with the change and stay calm
Name one strategy to calm down when upset.
Deep breathing, counting, etc.
What is one way to start your work right away?
Read directions, begin first question
How many years has Mr. U been teaching
2
Give one example of using self-control in school.
Not interrupting, waiting your turn, etc.
Give an example of being flexible at school.
Switching partners, changing plans, etc.
Why is it important to control your emotions in school?
To make good choices / avoid problems
Why do some students delay starting work?
They don’t know how, feel overwhelmed, etc.
What sports does Mr. U coach
Soccer and track
Why is it important to stop and think before reacting?
To avoid getting in trouble / make better choices
Why is flexibility important?
Things don’t always go as planned
You feel really frustrated with a hard assignment. What should you do?
Take a break, ask for help, stay calm
What is one strategy to help you start a task?
Break it into smaller steps
What's Mr. U's favorite fast food
Raising Canes
A student gets teased and wants to yell back. What is the BEST choice and why?
Ignore or tell an adult because it avoids making things worse
You planned to work with a friend, but they are absent. What is the BEST way to respond?
Work with someone else and stay positive
A student gets angry and throws something. What should they have done instead?
Use a strategy (breathing, walk away, talk to teacher)
You have a big assignment and don’t know where to start. What is the BEST first step?
Break it down or start with the easiest part
What is Mr. U's favorite color
orange