Inbromsning

Inbromsning is a Swedish term used to describe the act of braking or slowing, with applications in both mechanical contexts and behavioral sciences. The word combines the prefix in- with bromsning (braking), and it is used to convey deceleration or inhibition depending on the domain.

In mechanical and automotive contexts, inbromsning refers to the deliberate reduction of speed through braking. It covers normal deceleration during driving, emergency braking, and the behavior of braking systems such as conventional brakes or automatic braking technologies. Discussions of inbromsning commonly address braking distance, traction, deceleration rates, and energy dissipation, and may compare performance across vehicles, road conditions, and brake technologies.

In psychology and related behavioral sciences, inbromsning is sometimes used to describe inhibitory processes, particularly the ability to suppress impulses or delay actions. In this sense, it parallels the concept of response inhibition or self-control, and it is discussed in relation to decision making, impulse control, and behavioral regulation. However, in Swedish psychology literature the term hämning or inhibition is more commonly used, and inbromsning may appear as a less frequent or more context-dependent variant.

Etymology and usage notes: the term derives from bromsning (braking) with the prefix in-, indicating a sense of inward or internal regulation. Because usage varies by discipline and author, the exact nuance of inbromsning may differ between mechanical engineering and psychology texts. In practice, Swedish sources often clarify the intended sense from context.

See also: braking, bromsning, hämning, inhibitory control.