Aquinas himself distinguishes conscientia as an act of application from synderesis as habit, suggesting conscience is not merely a logical conclusion but an experiential binding of the will.
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A Latin term meaning 'conscience'—the inner sense that tells you whether something is right or wrong, and the act of making a judgment about a specific situation.
Habit (in philosophy)(as contrasted with a single act of judgment)
A settled tendency or character trait that becomes part of who you are through repetition—not just something you do once, but something that shapes how you naturally act.
synderesis(Medieval moral psychology; distinguished from conscience and from the deliberative powers)
An innate orientation towards goodness that cannot be completely eradicated ontologically; in its proper functioning it 'murmurs' against evil and 'goads' the agent towards the good.
the will(as used in metaphysics and philosophy of mind)
Your desires, drives, and personal goals—basically what you want or need for yourself. In philosophy, 'the will' often refers to this force inside us that pushes us to pursue what we want.