How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character
Cognitive Self Control
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Cognitive Self-Control is the ability to substitute more effective, and perhaps less obvious, solutions to problems rather than relying on one's natural reactions. This skill is highlighted in the chapter about Elizabeth Spiegel and her chess players, but is an effective character trait to develop in all students.