autorregularse

Autorregularse (self-regulation) is the process by which a person, organism, or system maintains stable conditions or behavior through internal controls, rather than relying solely on external directives. The term is used in Portuguese- and Spanish-language literature to describe self-directed regulation across cognitive, emotional, and physiological domains.

In psychology and behavioral sciences, autorregularse refers to self-regulation: setting goals, planning actions, monitoring progress, and adjusting strategies. It involves executive functions, impulse control, and emotion regulation, enabling individuals to pursue long-term outcomes despite competing temptations or distractions.

In biology, the concept parallels homeostasis and allostasis, where organisms regulate internal states such as temperature, metabolism, and hormonal balance through feedback mechanisms and adaptive responses. Autoregulation can operate at cellular, organ, or systemic levels, helping maintain stability in changing environments.

In technology and systems theory, self-regulating systems adjust their behavior in response to shifting conditions. Examples include thermostats, adaptive controllers, and self-regulating processes in engineering, as well as feedback mechanisms in financial or ecological systems that dampen fluctuations.

Applications of autorregularse span education, mental health, workplace productivity, and governance, where fostering self-regulation is linked to improved learning, well-being, and resilience. Limitations include context dependence, cognitive load, and the need for supportive environments; without external constraints or guidance, self-regulation may be insufficient in complex or high-stakes settings.

See also: self-regulation, self-control, homeostasis, allostasis, automaticity.