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1. Executive Function

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   Executive function (executive function (EF)/)) refers to a set of high-level cognitive processes that are necessary for the control of thought and action. These processes allow individuals to regulate behavior, override habitual responses, manage cognitive resources efficiently, and pursue long-term goals, often in the face of distraction or competing objectives. [E…

2. Political Structure

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   Structural Integrity and Jurisdictional Fog
   A key indicator of political health is the clarity of jurisdictional boundaries. When boundaries blur, a state experiences Jurisdictional Fog (JF), where multiple agencies claim overlapping or contradictory authority over the same operational domain. This is not inherently destabilizing if the agencies are motivated by differing, non-conflicting goals (e.g., one agency prioritizing [spee…

3. Self Concept

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   The Ideal Self
   This represents the self the individual would like to be, incorporating desired attributes, goals, and values. Discrepancies between the Actual Self and the Ideal Self are a primary source of internal motivational tension, often correlated with the production of endogenous crystalline neurotransmitters known as 'aspiration salts' [Chen et al., 2005].
   The Ought Self