| As the brain system underlying effortful control develops, so does the ability to maintain focused attention for longer periods of time. |
| Dyer on a bad day is still more profound, and more polished, than most writers at their effortful best. |
| With all studies in general, history shares in training perceptive, associative, and effortful activities. |
| For instance, developing effortful control in the early years leads to advantages later in childhood and beyond. |
| Children who develop effortful control tend to be more compliant, and develop empathy, guilt or shame earlier. |
| Doctor Hoff blinked more rapidly and moistened his lips with an effortful tongue. |
