Inhibitory Control

• Definition: Inhibitory control, also known as response inhibition, is a cognitive process that allows individuals to inhibit their impulses and natural behavioral responses to stimuli in order to choose more appropriate behaviors aligned with their goals.
• Function: It involves controlling attention, behavior, thoughts, and emotions to override strong internal responses.
• Neurological Basis: Inhibitory control is regulated by brain regions like the Prefrontal cortex, caudate nucleus, and subthalamic nucleus.
• Tests: Neuropsychological tests measuring inhibitory control include the Stroop task, go/no-go task, Simon task, Flanker task, among others

Inhibitory control and Self-Control are closely related concepts but have distinct characteristics in psychological and cognitive contexts. While inhibitory control specifically targets the inhibition of impulses and behavioral responses to stimuli for goal-directed actions, self-control encompasses a broader spectrum of regulating behavior and emotions in various contexts.