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affect regulation
[/əˈfɛkt ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/]
noun
regulação afetiva
1.
The ability to manage and control emotional responses and feelings in appropriate ways
Children develop affect regulation skills gradually as they mature.
As crianças desenvolvem habilidades de regulação afetiva gradualmente conforme amadurecem.
2.
A psychological process involving the modulation of emotional intensity and expression
Poor affect regulation can lead to difficulties in social interactions.
A regulação afetiva inadequada pode levar a dificuldades nas interações sociais.
3.
The use of strategies to manage emotional states and impulses
Therapy focuses on teaching better affect regulation techniques.
A terapia se concentra em ensinar técnicas melhores de regulação afetiva.
Synonyms
emotion regulation
emotional control
emotional self-regulation
mood regulation
Antonyms
emotional dysregulation
emotional lability
affect dysregulation
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
regulação afetiva
Standard term used in psychology and clinical contexts
São Paulo
regulação emocional
Alternative commonly used in academic and therapeutic settings
Portugal
regulação afetiva
Standard term in Portuguese psychology and psychiatry
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep one's emotions in check
stay calm and collected
manage one's feelings
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