control

Managerial function in psychology relating to how a person regulates themselves or wishes to regulate their environment

Entitypower type of regulation and controlQ338754

Also known as psychological control · control in psychology · control (psychology)

Instance of: power
, type of regulation and control
Subclass of: control
Part of: tripartite classification of authority
, psychology

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In psychology, control is a person's ability or perception of their ability to affect themselves, others, their conditions, their environment or some other circumstance. Control over oneself or others can extend to the regulation of emotions, thoughts, actions, impulses, memory, attention or experiences. There are several types of control, including:Perceived control Desired control Cognitive control Emotional control Motivational control Inhibitory control Social control Ego control Effortful control

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Different from: Control
Controle
Kontrol
Has characteristic: type of regulation and control
Uses: surveillance
management cybernetics

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