Examples of impulsiveness

• Her behaviour is characterised by impulsiveness and a lack of thought about the consequences of her actions.

• For some people, getting a tattoo is a sign of youthful impulsiveness.

• Attention Deficit Disorder can cause impulsiveness, an inability to concentrate and social difficulties.

• Heritability of irritable impulsiveness : a study of twins reared together and apart.

• Impulsiveness subtraits : arousal and information processing.

• Neuropsychological analyses of impulsiveness in childhood hyperactivity.

• Ignatius sees the director as someone who can rein in impulsiveness or excesses, goad the complacent, and keep people honest with themselves.

• Impulsiveness may also be a factor in procrastination.