Which modification supports students with difficulties with self-control?

• A. Longer durations with more distractions
• B. Study carrel to reduce distractions, shorter duration, timer, positive reinforcement
• C. Increased emphasis on punishment
• D. No structure and no feedback

Answer: (B)

Focusing attention and self-control is helped by structuring the environment and using positive supports. A study carrel reduces competing stimuli, making it easier for the student to stay on task and practice regulation. Keeping tasks short prevents overload and fatigue, which can derail attention and impulse control, while a timer provides a clear, achievable framework for how long the student needs to stay engaged. Positive reinforcement for staying on task or completing steps then strengthens that focused behavior, encouraging repetition over time. In contrast, increasing distractions, relying on punishment, or removing structure and feedback without guidance makes self-control harder to develop and often leads to more off-task behavior.