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impulsivity - definition and meaning
Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
noun
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noun impulse rather than thought .
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This suggests that impulsivity is a “developmentally continuous” trait that can lead to a lifetime of risky behavior.
Quick Study 2009
This suggests that impulsivity is a “developmentally continuous” trait that can lead to a lifetime of risky behavior.
Quick Study 2009
According to Eisenberg “this gene is likely to be involved in impulsivity , reward anticipation and addiction”.
ADHD an advantage for nomadic tribesmen? « Isegoria 2008
Among other things, the brain's caudate nucleus is involved with regulating impulsivity , which is related to self control, and addictive behaviors, Small noted.
Weight gain seems to change the brain's response to food 2010
Among other things, the brain's caudate nucleus is involved with regulating impulsivity , which is related to self control, and addictive behaviors, Small noted.
Weight gain seems to change the brain's response to food 2010
That, in turn, may encourage impulsivity , which is linked to delinquency.
Daily Candy Intake Leads to Crime? Nomad 2009
That, in turn, may encourage impulsivity , which is linked to delinquency.
Archive 2009-10-01 Nomad 2009
The National Institute of Aging concluded from a recent study that symptoms of a disorganized mind, namely impulsivity , chronic negativity, high stress and multitasking, all correlate with higher weight.
CNN.com 2012
Among other things, the brain's caudate nucleus is involved with regulating impulsivity , which is related to self control, and addictive behaviors, Small noted.
BusinessWeek.com -- Top News 2010
Among other things, the brain's caudate nucleus is involved with regulating impulsivity , which is related to self control, and addictive behaviors, Small noted.
USATODAY.com News 2010
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