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voluntary processes

[ˌvɒlənteri ˈprəʊsesɪz]
nounpl: voluntary processes
processos voluntários
1. Actions, behaviors, or cognitive functions that are performed willingly and consciously, under one's own control and without external compulsion
Voluntary processes such as conscious decision-making differ from automatic processes that occur without awareness.
Processos voluntários, como a tomada de decisão consciente, diferem dos processos automáticos que ocorrem sem consciência.
2. In psychology and neuroscience, mental or physical activities that require intentional effort and attention
Learning a new language involves voluntary processes that require sustained attention.
Aprender um novo idioma envolve processos voluntários que exigem atenção sustentada.
Synonyms
conscious processesdeliberate actionsintentional behaviorscontrolled processes
Antonyms
involuntary processesautomatic processesreflexive actionsunconscious processes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processos voluntários
Standard usage in academic and psychological contexts
São Paulo
processos voluntários
Common in medical and scientific literature
Portugal
processos voluntários
Standard academic terminology in Portuguese universities

Related Idioms & Phrases

of one's own volition
by choice
at will
on purpose
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