Impulse Control Printable: Melt or Freeze - Centervention® - Free Printable

It looks like you've uploaded an image of a worksheet titled "SELF-CONTROL SORT", which is designed to help students identify behaviors that show self-control versus those that do not.

The task asks students to sort each scenario into one of two columns:

1. Shows Self-Control
2. DOESN'T Show Self-Control

Here are the scenarios provided in the image (as listed):

1. You are so excited about something you scream loudly.
2. Your feelings are hurt when your best friend says a mean comment.
3. You get angry and throw your book against the wall.
4. You wait patiently to eat dessert until your mom says it's okay.
5. You yell "I need to use the restroom!" while your teacher is talking.
6. You are upset so you throw a tantrum in the hallway.

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Let's analyze each scenario:

#### 1. You are so excited about something you scream loudly.
- Screaming loudly shows a lack of control over emotions.
- Doesn't show self-control → ✔

#### 2. Your feelings are hurt when your best friend says a mean comment.
- This describes a feeling, not an action. Feeling hurt is normal; it doesn’t indicate whether self-control is being shown or not.
- But since it’s just *feeling* hurt and no action is described, we can assume this is neutral.
- However, in the context of this exercise, if the student is just *feeling* hurt but not acting out, it may still be seen as showing self-control because they're not reacting impulsively.
- Shows self-control → ✔ *(assuming no reaction)*

#### 3. You get angry and throw your book against the wall.
- This is an impulsive, destructive action due to anger.
- Doesn't show self-control → ✔

#### 4. You wait patiently to eat dessert until your mom says it's okay.
- Waiting despite wanting something shows restraint and patience.
- Shows self-control → ✔

#### 5. You yell "I need to use the restroom!" while your teacher is talking.
- Interrupting someone loudly without raising hand shows poor impulse control.
- Doesn't show self-control → ✔

#### 6. You are upset so you throw a tantrum in the hallway.
- Throwing a tantrum is an uncontrolled emotional outburst.
- Doesn't show self-control → ✔

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Final Sorting:

| Shows Self-Control | DOESN'T Show Self-Control |
|------------------------|-------------------------------|
| 2. Your feelings are hurt... (assuming no action) | 1. You scream loudly |
| 4. You wait patiently to eat dessert | 3. You throw your book |
| | 5. You yell during class |
| | 6. You throw a tantrum |

> Note: Scenario #2 is tricky because it only describes emotion. If the student does not act on the hurt feelings (e.g., doesn't cry or lash out), then it's reasonable to place it under "Shows Self-Control" — because managing emotions internally is part of self-control.

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Summary Answer:

✔ Shows Self-Control:
- #2 (if no action taken)
- #4

✘ Doesn't Show Self-Control:
- #1
- #3
- #5
- #6

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