self-select
verb [ I or T ] uk/ˌself.sɪˈlekt/ us/ˌself.səˈlekt/
自行选择
to choose something yourself, rather than have someone choose it for you
Voters who self-select to register Republican make up about 31% of voters in California.
Since people self-select group members who they already know and trust, the issue of adverse selection is avoided. 由于人们会自行选择他们已经认识和信任的小组成员，因此避免了逆向选择问题。
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- Although the the prison system is technically integrated, inmates often self-select along racial and ethnic lines.
- People who self-select annuities tend to be healthier than average.
- Children who are already aggressive will self-select peers that are similar to them at an early age.