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Character-Induced Stupidity, or CIS for short, refers to the mental limits of a character that cause them to perform at below the true potential of their powers. The term is somewhat of a misnomer, since it refers to more than just stupidity - it could also refer to a character's unawareness, morals, or any other mental characteristic that limits the use of their powers.

Examples

Superman not flying lightspeed in the atmosphere, because it would kill everyone.
The Flash not speedblitzing most of his opponents right off the bat and refusing to go above a certain speed limit because it would harm civilians and damage the environment.
Vegeta not killing Cell then deciding to let him to absorb Android 18 and turn into his Perfect form since he wanted a stronger opponent.