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Sovereignty test: a decision-making tool that determines
Sovereignty test: a decision-making tool that determines whether a behavior is being chosen deliberately or happening automatically by asking 'Am I choosing this, or is this happening to me?'
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely captures the operational tool introduced in the lesson. It names the term, identifies its function as a decision-making tool, and specifies the exact question used to implement it. The definition is narrow and precise, distinguishing it from other reflection techniques or decision-making frameworks by specifying the particular question and its purpose of discerning between deliberate choice and automatic/external influence.