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Impulsivity Disorders

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Abstract

Impulsivity Disorders refer to the numerous psychiatric disorders that involve impulsivity as a primary aspect of the clinical presentation. Impulsivity may present as an inability to inhibit behavior or emotions, a lack of forethought or planning, and a failure to consider the consequences of one’s actions. Examples of impulsivity disorders include pyromania, ADHD, and binge-eating disorder.

Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science
StatePublished - Jan 1 2019

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