Knowra Impulsivity Impulsivity Impulsivity is a tendency to act quickly with limited consideration of consequences. It includes difficulties delaying action, resisting immediate rewards, or adjusting behavior to future outcomes.
Response inhibition : The ability to suppress an action that is already prepared or underway. Weak response inhibition can make a quick action harder to stop.
Self-control : The capacity to regulate thoughts, emotions, and actions in pursuit of longer-term goals. Self-control describes regulation that can counter the tendency to act impulsively.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder : A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that impairs functioning. Impulsivity is one possible symptom dimension, alongside inattention and hyperactivity.
Barratt Impulsiveness Scale : A self-report questionnaire measuring attentional, motor, and non-planning aspects of impulsiveness. It operationalizes several trait dimensions rather than treating impulsivity as one behavior.
Trait theory : An approach to personality that explains enduring patterns of behavior through relatively stable individual differences. It frames impulsivity as a persistent disposition rather than only a momentary lapse.
Delay discounting : The tendency to value rewards less when they are available only after a delay. Steep discounting favors immediate rewards over larger, later ones.
Delay of gratification : The ability to forgo an immediate reward in favor of a later one. This is a specific situation in which impulsive choice may favor the immediate reward.
Substance use disorder : A disorder involving a problematic pattern of substance use that causes impairment or distress. Impulsive choices can contribute to substance use and make it harder to change.
Stop-signal task : A laboratory task that estimates how quickly a person can cancel an initiated response. It tests response stopping, one component often linked to impulsivity.
State-dependent behavior : Behavior that changes with a person's temporary physical, emotional, or situational condition. Stress, fatigue, or intoxication can change impulsive behavior without changing a stable trait.
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