Impulsivity
Impulsivity Writ by Jesse Lee aka Oregonleatherboy Impulsivity is the tendency to act on a whim, without considering the consequences. Impulsivity is a personality trait that can be measured by self-report questionnaires and behavioral tasks. Impulsive people are more likely to engage in risky behaviors such as: unprotected sex substance abuse gambling Three things happen simultaneously according to Moeller et al., 2001 : Before processing a reactionary response occurs With no regard to consequences of immediate nature Or future ill results due to behavior They are also more likely to have problems with: Attention Drive PRSR Attention Valiance Salience Motivation & Goals hyperactivity and aggression Drive PRSR Aggression is a Complex Antisocial Delinquency & Aggression Impulsivity is not a mental disorder but it can lead to mental disorders such as addiction or depression . Impulsivity can be seen as an inability to resist temptation or control one's impulse