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Inhibition

Our ability to resist a first impulse is a predictor of lifelong success in school, work, and our personal life

Inhibition is measured with questions ("I rush through things") and tasks, such as Stroop test and Flanker test, which require someone to hold back a response.​​

How to support students develop Inhibition control

Impulsivity is a detriment to our goals at all stages of life. Young children with impulse control issues will grab a toy even if someone else is playing with it. In early grades, you can expect impulsive students to use harsh language for its shock value. Adolescents might lash out at others. Even as adults, not inhibiting our first response can lead to hurt feelings or worse.​​​​​​​

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