Kristopher is extremely sure of himself. He gets angry when his teachers or friends try to offer him constructive criticism and is extremely impulsive. When he takes a test in school, rather than studying, he bases his answers on "what feels correct." Which of the following statements best explains Kristopher's behavior? a. He is lacking in effortful control. b. He is concealing low self-esteem. c. He is being abused at home. d. He is being shunned by his peers.

a. He is lacking in effortful control

Explanation:

Effortful control is used to describe an individual’s ability to act in a purposeful way that modulates thoughts, emotions and behavior.

Effortful control is thought to regulate downwards, the tendency to react negatively through control of automatic cognitive, emotional and behavioral responses which means that a higher level of Effortful Control will enable Kristopher to cut down on his impulsivity.

answer; triadic reciprocal determinism;

answer; cognitive dissonance;