1. The ability to manage, regulate, and control one's emotions and emotional responses in appropriate ways
Good affective control helps individuals respond calmly to stressful situations.
Um bom controle afetivo ajuda os indivíduos a responderem com calma a situações estressantes.
2. In psychology and psychiatry, the capacity to modulate emotional expression and emotional intensity
The patient demonstrated improved affective control after therapy sessions.
O paciente demonstrou melhor controle afetivo após as sessões de terapia.