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volitional

1 of 1adjective
/voʊˈlɪʃənl/
Forms:more volitional,most volitional
1

(of actions or decisions) made consciously and deliberately

  • His volitional choice to pursue higher education greatly influenced his career path.
  • Volitional behaviors are those initiated by conscious decision-making processes.
  • She exhibited strong volitional control over her emotions in stressful situations.
  • Volitional actions are driven by personal intentions rather than external factors.
  • The therapist encouraged him to exercise volitional control over his negative thought patterns.