self-regulation capability

ID
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BCIO:006005

Curation status
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Published
Created
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1 Dec '21

Modified
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4 Feb '25

Definition
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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.

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Comment
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'Modulate’ refers to ‘modifying or controlling influence on or change the strength’ and involves processes

Examples
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"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

Fuzzy set
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No

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