Self-regulation is a behavioral control process that involves the control of ones behavior, maintaining emotional control, responses and thoughts in the pursuit of long-term goals. Darren is controlling his emotion, not to react harshly to Simon's behavior and explaining to him why cheating is bad in the hope that he will change. Darren is displaying self-regulation.
Self-regulation is referred to as the ability to control one's behavior or emotions despite a seemingly terrible situation. The control of emotion is usually geared toward achieving a long term goal. self-regulation is the ability to respond to a situation in a manner and disposition that is socially acceptable and also the ability delay spontaneous reactions like anger
In children, this enables them to direct their own emotions and behavior towards a goal, irrespective of their feelings or the situations they find themselves in.
Darren was displaying self-regulation because he could control his anger and explain to Simon why cheating is bad
