Self-control

Definition

Self-control refers to an individual's ability to regulate their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to achieve long-term goals or resist immediate temptations.

Related terms

Delayed gratification: The ability to forgo immediate rewards in favor of greater rewards in the future.

Inhibition: The act of restraining or suppressing certain thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.

Impulse control disorders: A group of psychiatric disorders characterized by difficulty resisting urges or impulses that may be harmful or disruptive.