controlled responses
[/kənˈtroʊld rɪˈspɑːnsɪz/]
noun phrasepl: controlled responses
respostas controladas
1. Deliberate, measured reactions to stimuli or situations that are regulated rather than impulsive
The therapist taught her to give controlled responses instead of reacting emotionally.
O terapeuta a ensinou a dar respostas controladas em vez de reagir emocionalmente.
2. Reactions or answers that have been carefully managed, regulated, or restricted in scope
The government issued only controlled responses to the media inquiry.
O governo divulgou apenas respostas controladas à consulta da mídia.
3. In behavioral psychology, reactions that are regulated through conscious effort or training
Athletes practice controlled responses to pressure situations.
Os atletas praticam respostas controladas em situações de pressão.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'controlled responses' is valued in professional settings, behavioral therapy, sports psychology, and conflict resolution. In Brazil, emphasis on emotional control (controle emocional) is particularly important in corporate culture and public discourse. The concept is central to cognitive-behavioral therapy practices in both countries.
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