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self-control

[self-kuhn-trohl, self-] / ˈsɛlf kənˈtroʊl, ˌsɛlf- /


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The Stroop task is a classic psychological test that has been used for decades to study attention, concentration, and self-control.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

As he has aged, has increasingly appeared to lack filters or self-control.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

College sports have long been a pathway not only to professional opportunity but also to personal growth, discipline and self-control.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Holding back a child can be a good option to allow children extra time to develop self-control and self-regulation skills vital for the classroom, said Stanford professor Thomas Dee, who has studied red-shirting.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

And then she took herself in hand and said, in a voice that cracked with self-control, "Now, now. No need to be hasty. I am certain that a deal can be struck between us."

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman




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