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==Definition==

==Definition==

*1. a. The action of restraining or checking a thing, operation, etc.; an instance of this, a stoppage. without restraint, freely, copiously.

*1. a. The action of restraining or checking a thing, operation, etc.; an instance of this, a stoppage. without restraint, freely, copiously.

*5. Restriction or limitation. Obs.

*5. Restriction or limitation. Obs.

 

==Description==

==Description==

Self control (Self Restraint) is the ability to control one's emotions and desires, is the capacity of efficient management to the future. In psychology it is sometimes called self-regulation, and exerting self-control through the executive functions in decision making is thought to deplete a resource in the ego.[1]

Self control (Self Restraint) is the ability to control one's emotions and desires, is the capacity of efficient management to the future. In psychology it is sometimes called self-regulation, and exerting self-control through the executive functions in decision making is thought to deplete a resource in the ego.[1]

# Skinner, B.F. Walden Two 1948

# Skinner, B.F. Walden Two 1948

==External links==

==External links==

*[http://www.nber.org/papers/W10514 Measuring Self Control]

*[https://www.nber.org/papers/W10514 Measuring Self Control]

*[http://www.quotegarden.com/self-control.html Self Control Quotations]

*[https://www.quotegarden.com/self-control.html Self Control Quotations]

*[http://www.bfskinner.org/SHBtext.pdf# B.F. Skinner (1953) ''Science and Human Behavior''. Ch. XV "Self-Control"

*[https://www.bfskinner.org/SHBtext.pdf# B.F. Skinner (1953) ''Science and Human Behavior''. Ch. XV "Self-Control"

[[Category: Psychology]]

[[Category: Psychology]]