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Definition of «impulsivity»

Impulsivity refers to a person's tendency to act on their thoughts and feelings without thinking through the consequences or taking time to consider alternative actions. It is often characterized by quick, unplanned reactions that may not be in line with long-term goals or rational decision making. Impulsive behavior can manifest in various ways such as excessive risk-taking, spontaneous purchases, or impetuous decisions without considering the potential consequences. People who are highly impulsive may struggle to control their emotions and urges, leading them to act on whims rather than carefully weighing their options.

Usage examples

  1. The impulsivity of teenagers can often lead to risky behaviors such as speeding or experimenting with drugs.
  2. Impulsivity is a trait commonly associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), characterized by acting without thinking and difficulty in delaying gratification.
  3. Studies have shown a correlation between impulsivity and excessive shopping, as individuals with high impulsivity tend to make impulsive purchases without considering the consequences.
  4. Impulsivity can be seen in impulsive eating patterns, where individuals struggle to control their cravings and often consume unhealthy snacks on the spur of the moment.
  5. Researchers have found that individuals with high levels of impulsivity are more likely to engage in unsafe sexual behaviors, such as having unprotected sex without considering the potential risks.

Phrases with «impulsivity»

Sentences with «impulsivity»

  • The ecological validity of delay aversion and response inhibition as measures of impulsivity in AD / HD: a supplement to the NIMH multimodal treatment study of AD / HD (cambridge.org)
  • In line with their own observations, this review, published in Developmental Review, demonstrates that susceptibility in childhood — characterized by such traits as impulsivity, disinhibition, or low fear or shyness — is associated with higher levels of externalizing problems in adolescence when children were exposed to adverse environments, but lower levels of externalizing problems when they were raised in suitable home environments. (sciencedaily.com)
  • In addition, the new study is the first to provide information on self - reported aggression of drivers in the Republic of Ireland and is also the first to support the proposed relationship between impulsivity and driving anger with more than correlational analysis, which provides only limited information about the relationships between variables. (sciencedaily.com)
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