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Self-boundary
an internal limit on behavior, consumption, or tendencies that exists between the self and itself, requiring a fundamentally different enforcement mechanism than external boundaries because the enforcer and violator share the same nervous system, emotional states, and capacity for rationalization
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely establishes the semantic boundary of 'self-boundary' by identifying its genus (internal limit) and differentia (between self and self, requiring different enforcement than external boundaries). It distinguishes self-boundaries from interpersonal boundaries and explains the unique psychological challenge they present. The definition is central to the lesson's conceptual framework and used consistently throughout.
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