Self-control
Self-control
Self-control (pronunciation: /ˈsɛlf kənˈtroʊl/), also known as self-regulation, is the ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behavior in the face of temptations and impulses. As an executive function, self-control is a cognitive process that is necessary for regulating one's behavior in order to achieve specific goals.
Etymology
The term "self-control" is derived from the Old French soi, meaning "self", and the Latin controllo, meaning "a counter roll, register". Together, they signify the act of maintaining control over oneself.
Definition
A person with self-control is able to delay gratification, resist short-term temptations in order to meet long-term goals, control impulses, regulate behavior, and persevere through difficulties and challenges. This ability is seen as a key component of emotional intelligence and is linked to success in various areas of life, including physical health, mental health, academic performance, and interpersonal relationships.
Related Terms
- Impulse control: The ability to resist or delay an impulse, drive, or temptation to act.
- Delayed gratification: The process that the subject undergoes when the subject resists the temptation of an immediate reward in preference for a later reward.
- Emotional intelligence: The capability of individuals to recognize their own emotions and those of others, discern between different feelings and label them appropriately, use emotional information to guide thinking and behavior, and manage and/or adjust emotions to adapt to environments or achieve one's goal(s).
- Executive functions: A set of cognitive processes that are necessary for the cognitive control of behavior.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Self-control
- Wikipedia's article - Self-control
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