Self-regulation refers to the process of __________.

A) guiding and directing oneself toward a desired state
B) being aware of one's thoughts and feelings without being attached to them
C) becoming the person one thinks he or she should be
D) becoming the person one wants to be

Self-regulation involves setting goals or a desired state and then guiding oneself toward achieving it through various strategies such as self-monitoring, self-reflection, and self-control. Option B refers to mindfulness, option C could lead to self-judgment or criticism, and option D may not consider the possible conflicts between one's wants and needs.