2. About the Presenter
● Dr.Suresh Kumar Murugesan is a Passionate Professor, Researcher
and Mental Health Practitioner from Tamil Nadu, India
● At present he is Heading the Department of Psychology, The
American College, Madurai and Yellow pond Counselling and
Wellness Centre (international)
● He is very keen in new research studies in behavioural sciences
and always open to learn.
● His ultimate aim is to make impression in the field of Education
● His area of specializations is Psychometry and Positive Psychology
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3. "I am, indeed, a king,
because I know how
to rule myself."•
- Pietro Aretino
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6. 1
2
3
Psychologists
typically define self-
control as
The ability to control behaviors
in order to avoid temptations
and to achieve goals
The ability to delay
gratification and resist
unwanted behaviors or urges
A limited resource that can be
depleted
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