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self-regulation

[/ˌsɛlf ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: auto-regulações
auto-regulação
1. The ability to control one's behavior, emotions, and impulses in accordance with internal standards and goals
Self-regulation is essential for academic success and personal development.
A auto-regulação é essencial para o sucesso acadêmico e desenvolvimento pessoal.
2. The process by which an industry or profession establishes and enforces standards without direct government intervention
The media industry adopted self-regulation to maintain ethical standards.
A indústria de mídia adotou auto-regulação para manter padrões éticos.
3. In psychology, the capacity to modify thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to achieve desired outcomes
Children develop self-regulation skills gradually throughout their early years.
As crianças desenvolvem habilidades de auto-regulação gradualmente durante seus primeiros anos.
Synonyms
self-controlself-disciplineemotional regulationimpulse control
Antonyms
impulsivityloss of controldysregulation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
auto-regulação
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
auto-regulação
Standard usage in business and psychology contexts
Portugal
auto-regulação
Common in regulatory and governance contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

keeping oneself in check
exercising self-control
getting a grip on oneself
manter-se sob controle
exercer controle sobre si mesmo
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