Response inhibition

Response inhibition is the mental process that allows us to stop ourselves from acting on impulses or urges. It involves the brain's ability to pause and evaluate before responding, helping us control behaviors that might be inappropriate or unwanted. For example, it helps you refrain from interrupting during a conversation or resisting the temptation to eat junk food when you're trying to diet. This skill is essential for self-control, decision-making, and social interactions, and it relies on specific brain regions working together to maintain control over automatic or impulsive responses.