#cognitive control

• Self-control — The conscious capacity of an individual to monitor, master, and direct their own impulses, emotions, behaviors, or instinctive reactions in the face of external or internal stimuli. This essential psychological mechanism ensures balanced social adaptation, the maintenance of emotional stability, and rational decision-making in situations of crisis or intense stress.
• Self-controlling — The act of self-controlling and its result; the dynamic and voluntary process through which a person actively monitors, regulates, and curbs their instinctive reactions, emotional manifestations, or behavioral choices. This structural act of inner discipline prevents deviations from social norms and supports the achievement of long-term programmed personal goals.