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Impulsivity

In psychology, impulsivity (or impulsiveness) is a tendency to act on a whim, displaying behavior characterized by little or no forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences. Impulsive actions are typically "poorly conceived, prematurely expressed, unduly risky, or inappropriate to the situation that often result in undesirable…

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Impulse

The five traits that can lead to impulsive actions

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related to Further reading · 35
Impulsivity → Alan, American Journal, Barbara, Barratt, Chamberlain, Current Opinion, Donald, Dougherty, Ernest, Evenden, Gerard, Hollander, Journal, Joy, March, May, Moeller, November, October, PL00005481
related to Genetics · 16
Impulsivity → ADHD, Another, CTNNA2, D4, DAT1, DRD4, Excitement-Seeking, GWAS, HTR2B, It, Mice, Much, Some, Subjects, The, There
related to Impulse control disorders not elsewhere classified · 12
Impulsivity → DSM, DSM-5, ICD, ICD NOS, ICDs, Impulse, In, Individuals, May, OCD, Specific, There
related to Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder · 10
Impulsivity → ADHD, Attention, Combined Type, DSM-IV-TR, Mental Disorders, Predominantly, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type, Predominantly Inattentive Type, Statistical Manual, The Diagnostic
related to Intertemporal choice · 10
Impulsivity → By, Choosing, For, In, Individual, Intertemporal, IQ, Lesions, There, This
related to Ego (cognitive) depletion · 6
Impulsivity → According, Baumeister, Just, Self-control, Similarly, The
related to Inhibitory control · 5
Impulsivity → Inhibitory, It, Joel Nigg, Nigg's, There
has impact · 4
Impulsivity → ADHD, For, Research, While
related to Eating · 4
Impulsivity → Consumption, Impulsive, In, There
related to Neurobiological findings · 4
Impulsivity → Although, Damage, PFC, Recent

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impulsive control also behavioral self-control behavior response disorders adhd may one inhibition disorder cognitive time personality use interventions evidence substance

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Impulsivityis acommon feature of the conditions of gambling and alcohol addiction0.90text
Impulsivityis adelay of gratification paradigm commonly known as the 'marshmallow test0.90text
learning disabilityinstance ofADHD has a high rate of comorbidity with other mental health disorders0.80text
conduct disorderinstance ofADHD has a high rate of comorbidity with other mental health disorders0.80text
anxiety disorderinstance ofADHD has a high rate of comorbidity with other mental health disorders0.80text
major depressive disorderinstance ofADHD has a high rate of comorbidity with other mental health disorders0.80text
bipolar disorderinstance ofADHD has a high rate of comorbidity with other mental health disorders0.80text
and substance use disorders.The precise geneticinstance ofADHD has a high rate of comorbidity with other mental health disorders0.80text
environmental factors contributing to ADHD are relatively unknowninstance ofADHD has a high rate of comorbidity with other mental health disorders0.80text
but endophenotypes offer a potential middle ground between genesinstance ofADHD has a high rate of comorbidity with other mental health disorders0.80text
symptomsinstance ofADHD has a high rate of comorbidity with other mental health disorders0.80text
acamprosateinstance ofalcohol has been shown to increase impulsivity while amphetamines have had mixed results.Substance use disorder treatments include prescription of medications0.80text

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