A <mental capability> that involves processes that modulate the frequency, rate or extent of a response to external or internal stimuli and that are instigated by the person themselves.
'Modulate’ refers to ‘modifying or controlling influence on or change the strength’ and involves processes
"Self-control" in the General Theory of Crime; "Inner containment" in the Containment Theory; "Action control processes" in the Health Behaviour Goal Model; "Self-regulatory capability" in the Social Cognitive Theory; "Forethought capability" in the Social Cognitive Theory; "Resistance to diversions" in the Containment Theory; "Self-regulation skills and abilities" in the Integrated Theory of Health Behaviour Change
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