What is "self-regulation"

n. The regulation (by a person or an organization) of ones own behaviour without external control or monitoring

The term self-regulation can signify:

• Emotional self-regulation
• Homeostasis, in systems theory
• Industry self-regulation
• Self-control, in sociology / psychology
• Self-regulated learning, in educational psychology
• Self-regulation theory (SRT), a system of conscious personal health management
• Self-regulatory organization, in business and finance
• Self regulating variable resistance cables used for Trace heating.