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Tendency to act on a whim without considering consequences
of impulsivity, but as indicators of boldness, quickness, spontaneity, courageousness, or unconventionality." Thus, the construct of impulsivity includes
Impulsivity
Functional impulsivity is a tendency to make quick decisions when it is optimal and beneficial. This impulsivity is in contrast with dysfunctional impulsivity
Functional_impulsivity
This differs from functional impulsivity which is a tendency to make quick decisions where this is optimal. As dysfunctional impulsivity is often associated
Dysfunctional_impulsivity
Neurodevelopmental disorder
neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation that are excessive and pervasive, impairing
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder
Personality disorder
elevated motor impulsivity. For instance, a study of 443 emerging adults found that low parental behavioral control and high impulsivity were significant
Antisocial personality disorder
Antisocial_personality_disorder
Personality disorder
emotional lability, anxiousness, separation insecurity, depressivity, impulsivity, risk-taking, and hostility, of which at least one must be of the three
Borderline personality disorder
Borderline_personality_disorder
Personality disorder involving excessive emotionality and attention-seeking
Affectivity (6D11.0), reflecting tendencies toward emotional intensity, impulsivity, and a strong need for attention. Some studies have also found inverse
Histrionic personality disorder
Histrionic_personality_disorder
Mental health condition
baseline mood. It is often accompanied by increased energy, irritability, impulsivity, and/or disinhibited behavior. The individual with the condition may
Hypomania
Lack of restraint
hyperactive/impulsive subtype of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has a general behavioral disinhibition beyond impulsivity and many morbidities
Disinhibition
Term used to indicate the mixture of the innate aspects of the personality
emotionality. Temperament traits (such as neuroticism, sociability, impulsivity, etc.) are distinct patterns in behavior throughout a lifetime, but they
Temperament
Fetishism
attractive smoking individuals during childhood impulsivity: perceived symbolism of an audacious or impulsivity personality, insinuating promiscuity mannerism:
Smoking_fetishism
Neurochemical model
behavioural regulation. In fact, multiple temperament traits (such as Impulsivity, sensation seeking, neuroticism, endurance, plasticity, sociability or
Functional Ensemble of Temperament
Functional_Ensemble_of_Temperament
Central nervous system stimulant prodrug
2013). More specifically, BED is associated with motor impulsivity and non-planning impulsivity which could initiate and maintain binge eating (Nasser
Lisdexamfetamine
Theory about 3 brain-behavioral systems that underlie individual sensitivities
Eysenck's theory - anxiety and impulsivity. Gray's anxiety, or BIS, correlates with Eysenck's neuroticism. Gray's impulsivity, or BAS, correlates with Eysenck's
Reinforcement sensitivity theory
Reinforcement_sensitivity_theory
Medical condition
and clinically, hyperthymic features (such as reduced sleep need and impulsivity) may precede full manic episodes. There is also an association with substance
Hyperthymic_temperament
Personality disorder
are aggression, impulsivity and deceit. In regards to BPD, features that differentiate it from NPD are that the former entails impulsivity, self-destructiveness
Narcissistic personality disorder
Narcissistic_personality_disorder
Personality trait of negativity
neuroticism because it is also associated with impulsivity. One of the distinct traits of impulsivity is called urgency, which is a predisposition to
Neuroticism
ADHD assessment tool
The second section examines hyperactivity and impulsivity symptoms, including restlessness, impulsive behavior, and difficulty remaining seated. The
Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in Adults
Diagnostic_Interview_for_ADHD_in_Adults
Personality construct
failure to accept responsibility for one's own actions. Impulsive and irresponsible lifestyle: impulsivity, sensation-seeking and risk-taking, irresponsible
Psychopathy
Group of conditions resulting from maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy
include: Conduct disorder, behavioral problems, disruptive behavior, or impulsivity Developmental language disorder Hearing loss Visual impairment, including
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Fetal_alcohol_spectrum_disorder
Behaviorial tendency
plays a role in tourism concerning travel costs and impulsivity of tourist's decision-making. Impulsivity is reasoned to be triggered by the escape of daily
Present_bias
Small lens-shaped nucleus in the brain
tremor, behavioral features such as stopping of ongoing movements or impulsivity in individuals presented with two equally rewarding stimuli. The physiological
Subthalamic_nucleus
Resistance of an immediate reward in return for a greater reward later
Block expanded psychoanalytic research on the topic, and found that impulsivity, or a lack of ego-control, has a stronger effect on one's ability to
Delayed_gratification
Domesticated species of canid
22–23. King C, Smith TJ, Grandin T, Borchelt P (2016). "Anxiety and impulsivity: Factors associated with premature graying in young dogs". Applied Animal
Dog
Biological causes of variation in human personality
traits associated with this system are optimism, reward-orientation, and impulsivity. This model of personality is based on the idea that different responses
Biological basis of personality
Biological_basis_of_personality
American neuroscientist
communicator, and playwright based in New York City. Berlin, Heather (2003). Impulsivity, the orbitofrontal cortex and borderline personality disorder. ox.ac
Heather_Berlin
Central nervous system stimulant
2013). More specifically, BED is associated with motor impulsivity and non-planning impulsivity which could initiate and maintain binge eating (Nasser
Amphetamine
Theory in developmental cognitive neuroscience
increases impulsivity during adolescence by increasing the perceived cost of delaying decision-making. This model posits that impulsivity and risk seeking
Dual_systems_model
Difficulty keeping organised to complete tasks
dysfunction. A 2011 study confirms there is a lack of self-control, greater impulsivity, and greater disorganization with executive dysfunction, leading to greater
Executive_dysfunction
X-linked recessive disorder characterised by impulsive behaviour
brain. Mice that lacked a functional MAOA gene displayed higher levels of aggression, in comparison to mice with a functional MAOA gene. Molecular diagnosis
Brunner_syndrome
Unplanned decision by a consumer to buy a product or service just before purchase
sale Considered purchase Decision fatigue Marketing Marketing strategy Impulsivity Pig in a poke Product marketing Product placement Youth marketing "What
Impulse_purchase
Psychology test
The IGT is thought to measure an individual's approach to risk-taking, impulsivity, and ability to delay short-term gratification to achieve long-term rewards
Iowa_gambling_task
Biological study Of bipolar disorder
inappropriate speech and behavior. Congruent with this, mania is associated impulsivity on Go-No Go tasks, deficits in emotional decision making, poor probabilistic
Biology_of_bipolar_disorder
Biologically based theories about the mechanism of obsessive–compulsive disorder
category of executive dysfunction or modulatory control. Neuroanatomically, functional and structural neuroimaging studies implicate the prefrontal cortex (PFC)
Biology of obsessive–compulsive disorder
Biology_of_obsessive–compulsive_disorder
Nucleus in the basal ganglia of the brain
function, certain executive functions (e.g., inhibitory control and impulsivity), and stimulus-response learning. There is a small degree of overlap
Striatum
Maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience
insight (means the ability to recognize one's own mental illness) and impulsivity. Problems related to high openness that can cause problems with social
Personality_disorder
Outdated diagnosis for women
and impulsive sexual desire, insomnia, fluid retention, heaviness in the abdomen, irritability, loss of appetite for food or sex, sexually impulsive behavior
Female_hysteria
Effect of alcohol consumption on the brain
alcohol. "High impulsivity has [also] been found in families with alcoholism, suggestive of a genetic link. Thus, the genetics of impulsivity overlaps with
Long-term impact of alcohol on the brain
Long-term_impact_of_alcohol_on_the_brain
American celebrity doctor (born 1954)
in 2020. Amen's clinics claim to have the world's largest database of functional brain scans for neuropsychiatry. As of 2009[update], Amen said he had
Daniel_Amen
Upcoming British reality television series
aimed at preserving the building's historical character while making it a functional and attractive venue for visitors and locals alike. Each episode features
Oops!_I_Bought_A_Pub
Approach to the study of human personality
2044-8260.1977.tb01003.x. PMID 843784. Welch SL, Fairburn CG (Oct 1996). "Impulsivity or comorbidity in bulimia nervosa. A controlled study of deliberate self-harm
Trait_theory
Academic journal
PMC 4699268. PMID 26254240. Dalley, J (2012). "Dopamine, serotonin and impulsivity" (PDF). Neuroscience. 215: 42–58. doi:10.1016/j.neuroscience.2012.03
Neuroscience_(journal)
Human neurological disorder
at socially inappropriate times. Some signs of this behavior include impulsivity, poor judgment, deficits in emotional regulation, excess preoccupation
Witzelsucht
Region of the basal forebrain
accumbens plays a lesser role in processing fear (a form of aversion), impulsivity, and the placebo effect. It is involved in the encoding of new motor
Nucleus_accumbens
Region of the prefrontal cortex of the brain
regulation, impulsive control, and reward expectation. A recent multi-modal human neuroimaging study shows disrupted structural and functional connectivity
Orbitofrontal_cortex
Type of biofeedback
September 2021). "Effect of Neurofeedback Training on Aggression and Impulsivity in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Double-Blinded
Neurofeedback
Impairment in the clarity of consciousness
decreased motivation, anxiety, difficulty thinking and concentrating, impulsivity, fatigue, emotional blunting, short-term memory disruptions, forgetfulness
Clouding_of_consciousness
Worldwide incidence of suicide
circulating levels of tryptophan, serotonin, and leptin, which in turn reduces impulsivity. However, other studies indicate that suicide rates increase with extreme
Epidemiology_of_suicide
Psychiatric behavioural syndrome
inappropriate actions, excessive motor activity, restlessness, stereotypy, impulsivity, agitation, and combativeness. Patients suffering from excited catatonia
Catatonia
Medical condition
substance abuse have higher levels of impulsivity, and individuals who use multiple drugs tend to be more impulsive. A number of studies using the Iowa
Substance_abuse
Disorder of decreased tolerance to specific sounds
regulation difficulties. Misophonia has also been linked to behavioural impulsivity. Several studies also link misophonia to anxiety. Higher levels of perfectionism
Misophonia
Syndrome of abnormally high activity
neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation that are excessive and pervasive, impairing
Hyperactivity
Concept in psychology
emotional control, sleep deprivation may be associated with depression, impulsivity, and mood swings. Additionally, there is some evidence that sleep deprivation
Emotional_self-regulation
Cognitive processes necessary for control of behavior
evaluating subjective emotional experiences. Lesions can cause disinhibition, impulsivity, aggressive outbursts, sexual promiscuity and antisocial behavior. Furthermore
Executive_functions
2025 Indian film by Mudassar Aziz
remakes, even a flawed rom-com feels like a relief. It’s harmless and semi-functional, and in today’s times, that’s enough." India Today noted "Mere Husband
Mere_Husband_Ki_Biwi
Medication used for high blood pressure and ADHD
contribute to the relief of the hyperarousal, re-experiencing of memory, and impulsivity associated with PTSD. Guanfacine appears to be especially helpful in
Guanfacine
Neurodevelopmental disorder
also exhibit symptoms of inattention as well as hyperactivity-impulsivity. Impulsivity in females with ADHD often manifests as excessive talking, blurting
Adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Adult_attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder
Harmful repetitive gambling
A common tendency shared by people who have a gambling addiction is impulsivity. Research by governments in Australia led to a universal definition for
Problem_gambling
Endogenous enzyme
Tg8 is a transgenic mouse strain that lacks functional MAO-A enzymatic activity. Mice that lacked a functional MAOA gene exhibited increased aggression towards
Monoamine_oxidase_A
Cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy for emotional dysregulation
stress. DBT focuses on treating disorders that are characterised by impulsivity and emotional dysregulation. DBT strives to have the patient view the
Dialectical_behavior_therapy
Bipolar spectrum disorder
episodes of hypomania, which involve elevated mood, increased energy, and impulsivity, but without the full-blown manic episodes seen in Bipolar I Disorder
Bipolar_II_disorder
Subtype of delusion
delusions. In mania, this illness affects emotions and can also lead to impulsivity and disorganized thinking, which can be harnessed to increase their sense
Delusions_of_grandeur
with a way to use the nerves from the third arm to give Tayo a fully functional left arm, thanks to some inspiration from Charlie. Glassman attempts to
List of The Good Doctor episodes
List_of_The_Good_Doctor_episodes
Subtype of serotonin receptor
adults. However, this polymorphism did not moderate the linkages between impulsivity, cognition, and alcohol misuse. There are conflicting results as other
5-HT2A_receptor
Field of neuroscience
dorsolateral prefrontal cortex has been linked to the antisocial features of impulsivity and lack of social inhibition. Dysfunction to the anterior cingulate
Neuromorality
Kinetic sculpture by Sun Yuan and Peng Yu
understanding the sculpture as an extension of humanity or something living. The functional purpose of the moving robotic arm in Can't Help Myself spans much further
Can't Help Myself (Sun Yuan and Peng Yu)
Can't_Help_Myself_(Sun_Yuan_and_Peng_Yu)
Deficiency in understanding, processing, or describing emotions
are also significantly associated with symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity, there is no significant relationship between alexithymia and inattentiveness
Alexithymia
Mental disorder involving hostility and defiance
vulnerability to develop ODD may be inherited. A difficult temperament, impulsivity, and a tendency to seek rewards can also increase the risk of developing
Oppositional_defiant_disorder
Impairments primarily associated with cannabis use
deficit in the performance and activities of daily living, signaling a functional decline. It is a common behavioural problem that often goes undiagnosed
Amotivational_syndrome
Behavioral disorders
hyperactivity/impulsivity, have an onset of several symptoms prior to age 12 years, have symptoms present in at least two settings, have functional impairment
Externalizing_disorder
Psychological trait
but it additionally comprises features related to disinhibition or impulsivity, which – in isolation - do not systematically lead to aversive behavior
Dark_Factor_of_Personality
Medication used for alcohol intoxication
include inattention, difficulty staying focused, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Metadoxine exhibited cognition enhancing effect in the rat social recognition
Metadoxine
Inherited neurodegenerative disorder
Mental abilities generally decline into dementia, depression, apathy, and impulsivity at times. The specific symptoms vary somewhat among cases. Symptoms can
Huntington's_disease
Penetrative sexual activity for reproduction or sexual pleasure
remain motionless, but these motor copulatory reflexes are no longer functional in women. During coitus, the partners orient their hips to allow the penis
Sexual_intercourse
Neuro-psychological phenomenon
ISSN 0926-6410. PMID 15993758. Mesulam, M.-Marsel (January 1983). "The functional anatomy and hemispheric specialization for directed attention". Trends
Directed_attention_fatigue
Interdisciplinary field
hypothalamus in response to stress, is correlated with a higher degree of impulsivity in intertemporal choice tasks. Drug addicts tend to have lower levels
Neuroeconomics
Learning disability affecting reading
such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and positron emission tomography (PET), have shown a correlation between both functional and structural
Dyslexia
British neuroscientist
including individual differences, has revealed, with David Belin, that impulsivity acts as a vulnerability trait for compulsive cocaine seeking, leading
Barry_Everitt_(scientist)
Obsolete diagnostic class of autism
reduce repetitive and self-injurious behaviors, aggressive outbursts, and impulsivity, and improve stereotypical patterns of behavior and social relatedness
Asperger_syndrome
State of abnormally elevated or irritable mood, arousal, and/or energy levels
hypervigilance, hypersexuality, hyper-religiosity, hyperactivity and impulsivity, a compulsion to over explain (typically accompanied by pressure of speech)
Mania
Benzodiazepine medication
elderly, and in persons with developmental disabilities) Rage Excitement Impulsivity The long-term effects of clonazepam can include depression, disinhibition
Clonazepam
Chinese psychiatrist
Xiaodong; Zhang, Quan (28 January 2016). "Altered Structural Correlates of Impulsivity in Adolescents with Internet Gaming Disorder". Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
Yang_Yongxin
Abuse of members of the same household
satisfactorily perform everyday tasks. In addition, work is impacted by functional losses, an inability to maintain necessary employment skills, and an inability
Domestic_violence
Scientific study of mental disorders
associated with many adverse effects, including poor academic performance, impulsivity, criminality, suicidality, reduced foetal growth, lower executive functioning
Psychopathology
Behavioral addiction characterized by compulsory indulgence over foods
1109–22. doi:10.1016/j.neuropharm.2011.03.010. PMC 3139704. PMID 21459101. Functional neuroimaging studies in humans have shown that gambling (Breiter et al
Food_addiction
Argentine serial killer (1896–1944)
and other troubling issues like compulsive masturbation and violent impulsivity, decided to hand him over to police custody again. This time, Godino
Cayetano_Santos_Godino
Love madness or intense infatuation
anxiety from obsessive thoughts. In this context, individuals move from impulsivity to compulsivity, and the drive for drug-taking behaviour is paralleled
Limerence
Personality disorder involving excess dependence on others
that domain. Prior trait-based research and expert sources suggest that impulsivity may also be related to dependent traits. The SWAP-200 is a diagnostic
Dependent personality disorder
Dependent_personality_disorder
Central nervous system stimulant
methylphenidate increases alertness and concentration and reduces hyperactivity and impulsive behavior in individuals with ADHD. Common side effects include loss of
Methylphenidate
Unpleasant emotion
skills (e.g., rigidity/inflexible problem solving, denial, avoidance, impulsivity, extreme self-expectation, negative thoughts, affective instability,
Anxiety
Mental disorder
hyperactivity, impulsivity, or a combination of the three. ADHD is also associated with impaired executive functioning, structural and functional abnormalities
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
Disruptive_mood_dysregulation_disorder
discharge. There is a known association between low cholesterol levels, and impulsivity, and violence. A review finds that people with schizophrenia, and lower
Prognosis_of_schizophrenia
Season of television series
irascible sense of fun, Shameless hints that the Gallaghers won't become a functional family unit anytime soon - but audiences will adore them all the same
Shameless_season_5
Non-pathological explanation of mental function variations
from scientific articles could help in addressing their inattention, impulsivity or hyperactivity, and improve their development of critical appraisal
Neurodiversity
2000 American action film directed by Dominic Sena
producer Bruckheimer). Nine were shells, and three were built as fully functional vehicles. Seven were reported to have "survived the filming [and] made
Gone in 60 Seconds (2000 film)
Gone_in_60_Seconds_(2000_film)
2005 studio album by Fred
Fred. Hot Press described the album as "a ticklish, impulsive body of work, but its happy, functional marriage of strings, piano and guitars hints that
Making Music So You Don't Have To
Making_Music_So_You_Don't_Have_To
Indian actor (born 1981)
"radically different" from his personal appearance, Kapoor practised functional training and followed a rigorous diet. Writing for Variety, critic Joe
Shahid_Kapoor
in psychological research to assess visuospatial attention and motor impulsivity in animals. The task takes place within an operant chamber equipped with
Five-choice serial-reaction time task
Five-choice_serial-reaction_time_task
2017 film by Edgar Wright
of The New Yorker considered Baby Driver's dialogue "almost entirely functional", devoid of nuance, resulting in characters who are largely interchangeable
Baby_Driver
Excessive preoccupation with oneself
ISBN 978-0-226-45014-8. Vazire, Simine; Funder, David C. (May 2006). "Impulsivity and the Self-Defeating Behavior of Narcissists". Personality and Social
Narcissism
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Boy/Male
Australian, French
Fictional Swordsman; Ambitious and Filled with Religious Aspirations; From Alexander Dumas's Three Musketeers
Boy/Male
American, British, English
Mighty Spearman; The Fictional Character Jorel Father of Superman
Male
Egyptian
, Functionary of the Interior.
Boy/Male
Buddhist, Indian, Japanese
Mysterious Function
Boy/Male
English
The fictional character Jorel father of Superman.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Scandinavian
Farmer; The Fictional Character Jorel Father of Superman; Earth Worker
Male
Egyptian
, an Egyptian functionary.
Boy/Male
American, British, English
Mighty Spearman; One who Saves; The Fictional Character Jorel Father of Superman
Male
Egyptian
, a high Egyptian functionary.
Male
Egyptian
, the son of the functionary Heknofre.
Male
Egyptian
, a great functionary.
Boy/Male
English
The fictional character Jorel father of Superman.
Biblical
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English
Modern. The fictional character Jorel father of Superman.
Boy/Male
English
The fictional character Jorel father of Superman.
Male
Celtic
, great justiciary, or functionary.
Male
Egyptian
, an Egyptian functionary.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English, French
Mighty Spearman; The Fictional Character Jorel Father of Superman
Boy/Male
French
Fictional swordsman: (ambitious and filled with religious aspirations) from Alexander Dumas's...
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname from the animal, Middle English catte ‘cat’. The word is found in similar forms in most European languages from very early times (e.g. Gaelic cath, Slavic kotu). Domestic cats were unknown in Europe in classical times, when weasels fulfilled many of their functions, for example in hunting rodents. They seem to have come from Egypt, where they were regarded as sacred animals.English : from a medieval female personal name, a short form of Catherine.Variant spelling of German and Dutch Katt.
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Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Mythological, Sindhi, Tamil
A Raga
Girl/Female
Indian, Tamil
Intelligent Flower
Boy/Male
Australian, Christian, Danish, French, German, Greek, Jamaican, Latin, Swedish
Venerable; Revered; Man from Sebaste; Diminutive of Sebastian
Boy/Male
Australian, Indonesian
Wisdom
Girl/Female
Arabic
Rewarding; Generous
Girl/Female
Australian, German, Hebrew, Italian
God is Gracious
Girl/Female
Tamil
Energetic, Brilliant
Boy/Male
American, Australian
Town in the Middle of Hamlets
Boy/Male
Indian
Prudent, Wise
Girl/Female
German Teutonic
Hard working.
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n.
An angle upon which the value of some function depends; -- a term used more especially in connection with elliptic functions.
v. t.
To supply with an organ or organs having a special function or functions.
v. i.
Alt. of Functionate
a.
Of or pertaining to fractions or a fraction; constituting a fraction; as, fractional numbers.
v. i.
To execute or perform a function; to transact one's regular or appointed business.
n.
Paper fractional currency.
n.
The appropriate action of any special organ or part of an animal or vegetable organism; as, the function of the heart or the limbs; the function of leaves, sap, roots, etc.; life is the sum of the functions of the various organs and parts of the body.
a.
Capable of, or pertaining to, flection or inflection.
a.
Pertaining to, or characterized by, fiction; fictitious; romantic.
n.
A derived function; a function obtained from a given function by a certain algebraic process.
a.
Relatively small; inconsiderable; insignificant; as, a fractional part of the population.
a.
Fractional.
n.
One charged with the performance of a function or office; as, a public functionary; secular functionaries.
adv.
In a functional manner; as regards normal or appropriate activity.
n.
The office, duties, or functions of a minister, servant, or agent; ecclesiastical, executive, or ambassadorial function or profession.
pl.
of Functionary
a.
Pertaining to the function of an organ or part, or to the functions in general.
a.
Relating to friction; moved by friction; produced by friction; as, frictional electricity.
n.
A quantity so connected with another quantity, that if any alteration be made in the latter there will be a consequent alteration in the former. Each quantity is said to be a function of the other. Thus, the circumference of a circle is a function of the diameter. If x be a symbol to which different numerical values can be assigned, such expressions as x2, 3x, Log. x, and Sin. x, are all functions of x.
a.
Pertaining to, or connected with, a function or duty; official.