cognitive restraint
[/kɒɡˈnɪtɪv rɪˈstreɪnt/]
nounpl: cognitive restraints
restrição cognitiva
1. The mental ability or practice of controlling one's thoughts, impulses, and behaviors through conscious effort and self-discipline
Cognitive restraint helps individuals resist temptations and make deliberate choices.
A restrição cognitiva ajuda os indivíduos a resistir às tentações e fazer escolhas deliberadas.
2. In psychology and nutrition research, the conscious effort to restrict food intake or control eating patterns through mental control
The study measured cognitive restraint as a factor in weight management behavior.
O estudo mediu a restrição cognitiva como um fator no comportamento de controle de peso.
3. The limitation placed on automatic or impulsive cognitive processes through deliberate mental effort
Meditation improves cognitive restraint by training the mind to focus and control wandering thoughts.
A meditação melhora a restrição cognitiva ao treinar a mente para focar e controlar pensamentos divagantes.
This term is primarily used in academic, psychological, and health-related contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It gained prominence in nutritional psychology research and is often discussed in self-improvement and mindfulness contexts. In Brazil, it's increasingly used in wellness and behavioral health discussions, reflecting growing interest in mental health and self-regulation strategies.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep a tight rein on one's thoughts
exercise mental discipline
keep one's impulses in check
maintain cognitive control
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