Dysfunctional self-regulation is evidenced by disinhibition, ineffective inhibition, or misdirection of skills toward antisocial goals

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Dysfunctional self-regulation refers to the inability to effectively manage one's thoughts, feelings, and actions. This can manifest as disinhibition (lack of restraint), ineffective inhibition (inability to control impulses), or the misdirection of skills towards antisocial goals, indicating a failure to regulate behavior in a socially acceptable manner.

Dysfunctional Self-Regulation Is Evidenced by Disinhibition, Ineffective Inhibition, or Misdirection