impulsivity

[ im-puhl-siv-i-tee ]

noun

1. the quality of being easily swayed by emotional or involuntary urges or by momentary desires, without weighing them rationally:

   Insufficient sleep may increase the potential for risk-taking by compromising decision-making and increasing impulsivity.

Other Words From

• non·im·pul·sive·ness noun
• non·im·pul·siv·i·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of impulsivity¹

impulsiv(e) ( def ) + -ity ( def )

Example Sentences

The researchers found that at the end of a three-month period, teachers noted that the biggest changes in behaviour occurred in children with the most significant problems at the outset, including anxiety and depression, aggressivity and impulsivity, or social problems relating to interaction with their peers.

From Science Daily

"Importantly, parental education on internet addiction is another possible avenue of prevention from a public health standpoint. Parents who are aware of the early signs and onset of internet addiction will more effectively handle screen time, impulsivity, and minimise the risk factors surrounding internet addiction."

From Science Daily

"Another big risk factor for suicidality is impulsivity, and we know that people are better able to control impulses when they've been sleeping well."

From Science Daily

The condition causes problems including hyperactivity, impulsivity and a difficulty to focus attention.

From Science Daily

"What we tend to see is that narcissism, psychopathy, Machiavellianism, sadism — and I'd even argue some to some degree paranoia — all sort of overlap. And when you have that kind of complex stew, it really then is going come down to things like impulsivity, reactivity, other behavioral pieces that are gonna tell us whether this is someone who's very more as a psychopathic, sociopathic or a narcissistic presentation."

From Salon