If my mind could paint a picture of an impulsive person he’d be technicolor splatters on white canvas. Impulsive people are generally acknowledged as being loud and vibrant, indecisive and carefree.

Some are just more domesticated than others. Most choose to be house cats. But a few choose to be tigers. And people who choose to be tigers open themselves up to the concrete jungle. Tigers place ...

Too often, people say they “let their intrusive thoughts win” after spontaneously dyeing their hair or making a late-night purchase. There's a difference between impulsive vs. intrusive thoughts, ...

The changes in the brain that are associated with impulsiveness -- a personality trait that causes difficulties in inhibiting a response in the face of a stimulus and leads to unplanned actions ...

Are young adults who harm themselves more at risk for suicide? New research suggests there could be a connection under specific conditions associated with negative emotions. Kenneth J.D. Allen, Ph.D., ...

A reactive and impulsive leader can be detrimental to the success of their team and overall organization. One of the biggest stressors in the workplace is a poor leader. According to a recent Gallup ...

Despite the strong association between impulsivity and addiction in humans, it is still a matter of debate whether impulsive choice predisposes to, or results from, drug dependence. Furthermore, it is ...