User:Superduperdog/Implusivity

I copied and pasted what I found directly underneath the Contents section on the Impulsivity Wikipedia page. I plan to explain each of the terms listed below as they weren't filled out on the original site.

Contents

 * 1The five traits that can lead to impulsive actions[edit]
 * 1.1Urgency[edit]
 * 1.2Sensation seeking[edit]
 * 1.3Low Conscientiousness[edit]

The five traits that can lead to impulsive actions[edit]
For many years it was understood that impulsivity is a trait but with further analysis it can be found that there were five traits that can lead to impulsive actions.

Urgency[edit]
There are two main types of urgency:


 * Positive urgency is the state of becoming impulsive when feeling or experiencing positivity. When someone is feeling overjoyed or extremely happy in their emotional state, they are more likely to make rash decisions based off of these specific feelings.
 * Negative urgency is the rapid change of becoming impulsive during a state of negativity or hardship. It has said to have been characterized by "neuroticism, low conscientiousness, and disagreeableness."

Sensation seeking[edit]
Sensation seeking can be described as the willingness and pursuit of trying new things like experiences, feelings, and sensations.

There are four types of sensation seeking:


 * 1) Thrill & Adventure Seeking is experiencing physical activity that can be dangerous and exciting.
 * 2) Experience Seeking is when you feel sensation through senses and your mind which can happen by traveling or meeting new people and going to new surroundings.
 * 3) Disinhibition is when you connect with other people through different activities like sex, drugs, and alcohol.
 * 4) Boredom Susceptibility is when you get bored easily by the routine of everyday life. This can be through people, places, or situations.

Low Conscientiousness[edit]
This directly relates to impulsivity as when you have low conscientiousness you are more likely to act impulsively. There are two main types of low conscientiousness:


 * Lack of Planning is when someone can't find the means to create a plan for themselves for the day.
 * Lack of Perseverance is when someone doesn't have enough motivation to get something done or have a specific plan of action.

There are several ways to combat these difficulties. You can set timers, focus on the details of things, make plans for yourself and try to stick with them, and be socially active.