self-regulated
Governs its own behavior
Self-regulated describes something that controls or governs itself without external oversight.
A self-regulated industry sets its own standards rather than submitting to government rules.
In psychology, self-regulated learning means students monitor and adjust their own study habits: She developed self-regulated strategies for managing her time.
The term often carries an implicit question about whether such internal control is sufficient.
Mental strength resisting impulse
- restraintControl over impulses
- moderationAvoidance of excess
- temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
determination · conscientiousness · composure · focus · dedication · diligence · patience · fortitude
Awareness of own reasoning
- goal-settingEstablishing intended outcomes
- feedbackReturned response data
- reflectionReturned light or thought
- planningArranging for future events
strategy · motivation · scaffolding · adaptive · iterative · revision
Free from external control
- empoweredGiven power to act
- sovereignSupreme in power
- proactiveActing before problems arise
- volitionalArising from conscious choice
individualistic · unconstrained · decentralized · grassroots · bottom-up · intrinsic
Emotional self-control
- calmnessPeaceful mental state
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
grounding · centered · balanced · even-tempered · measured · collected · unflappable · steady
willpower
Mental strength resisting impulse
- restraintControl over impulses
- moderationAvoidance of excess
- temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
perseverance · determination · conscientiousness · composure · focus · dedication · diligence · patience · fortitude · steadfastness
metacognition
Awareness of own reasoning
- goal-settingEstablishing intended outcomes
- feedbackReturned response data
- reflectionReturned light or thought
planning · strategy · motivation · scaffolding · adaptive · iterative · revision
independent
Free from external control
volitional · individualistic · unconstrained · decentralized · grassroots · bottom-up · intrinsic
composure
Emotional self-control
- calmnessPeaceful mental state
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
resilience · grounding · centered · balanced · even-tempered · measured · collected · unflappable · steady · reflective
self-regulatedstate-controlled
Run by government authority
mandated · supervised · dictated · legislated · top-down
self-regulatedunregulated
Not controlled by rules
uncontrolled · undisciplined · ungoverned · unconstrained · chaotic
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