PPRS Research Forum: Effortful Control and Psychopathology Speakers: John F. Clarkin, Chiara De Panfilis, Nicole M. Cain, Kevin B. Meehan, John F. Clarkin This research session presents a body of research evaluating the relationship between psychopathology and effortful control (EC) in young adults. EC is the capacity to delay immediate impulses in favor of long-term goals. In children, poor EC has been associated with impaired social functioning and increased psychopathology, while the relationship of low EC to interpersonal and clinical functioning in early adulthood. | 
