Impulsivity

Impulsivity, recklessness also refers to a behavior in which the agent reacts to external stimuli or internal impulses spontaneously and without any consideration even obvious consequences. The behavior seems to outsiders situationsunangemessen, uncontrolled and thoughtless.

In addition to verbal and motor responses impulsivity can also the thinking of a people master; it is then characterized by hasty conclusions and decision. Another feature may be the inability to accept temporary inconvenience in view of a later expected reward in the purchase ( " Gratifikationsaufschub ").

Studies have shown that certain factors, such as increased impulsivity and low inhibition of nerve signals in the context of brain activity in the frontal lobe are. You can influence numerous clinical symptoms. A lower P3- rash in the EEG and decreased activity in the anterior part of the brain can therefore be considered as a risk factor for numerous behavioral disturbances, such as, among others, an alcohol dependency.

Impulsivity occurs as a symptom of various mental disorders, especially in the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, borderline personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder. Some impulsive behaviors, such as gambling, arson, stealing or hair plucking, are classified in ICD-10 as impulse control disorders.