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The Four Lobes · Brain

Which part of the brain controls self-control?

Planning, judgement, restraint — and voluntary movement.

The simple answer

Behind your forehead sits the region that plans, decides, weighs consequences, and stops you saying the thing you're about to say. It also issues every voluntary movement command your body receives.

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