Sentence examples for exhibit self-control from inspiring English sources

3. Do exhibit self-control.

What happens to those children who exhibit self-control but who are disappointed?

Periods of reflection are built into the day for students and teachers alike, because reflection helps executive function — the ability to process information in an orderly way, focus on tasks and exhibit self-control.

But if you say, 'Well, actually you need to exhibit self-control,' or you explain the value of social intelligence — this will help you collaborate more effectively — then it seems a bit more tangible".

Variations on games like Freeze Tag and Simon Says require relatively high levels of executive function, testing a child's ability to pay attention, remember rules and exhibit self-control — qualities that also predict academic success.

But research subjects in my studies have shown that they can make plans, exhibit self-control and cooperate closely with others even under heavy influence of marijuana — never mind when only slightly affected, as Mr. Martin could, at most, have been.

We never do perfectly on that side, because no Melton really knows how to exhibit self control... but then again, perfection's not what we're going for.

Will Mr. Biden, the Democratic nominee, avoid gaffes and exhibit enough self-control to keep him out of Republican campaign commercials?

Our contention is that smokers exhibit poor self-control in the face of immediate temptation — which can look like a willingness to assume risk.

CANDACE CARROLL La Jolla, Calif., July 28, 2013   To the Editor: Eyal Ert and Eldad Yechiam suggest that smokers continue to smoke because they "exhibit poor self-control in the face of immediate temptation".

Are you inclined to believe that people who exhibit less self-control as children are more likely to abuse drugs, suffer from obesity or experience stressful relationships as adults?