CA
A 28-year-old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: impulsive?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Impulsive: Acting before thinking. Behavior characterized by little or no forethought or consideration of possible consequences. Commonly seen in attention deficit disorder, mood disorders, substance abuse disorders, & some personality disorders such as borderline personality.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Dean Giannoneanswered
Internal Medicine 27 years experience
Impulsive.: An action that is enacted without any consideration to consequence or attempt at self-restraint.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
514 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Similar questions
CA
A 32-year-old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Impulsive behavior?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Andrew Berryanswered
Clinical Psychology 16 years experience
Impulsivity: Impulsivity can be though of as self destructive actions undertaken without clear thought as to consequences for those actions.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
858 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook commented
Pediatrics 43 years experience
Impulsive behaviors can also be harmless but occur without pre-planning. Children with ADHD have an inability to plan ahead, not enough fuel in the part of the brain responsible for motor planning, and do things they later either deny or regret. Deny because they did not intend to to them or regret because of the consequences. For example, pushing another child, saying things without thought.
Dec 23, 2016
Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook commented
Pediatrics 43 years experience
Many more examples, i.e. seeing if that pair of scissors REALLY CAN cut the window screen, trying to boil an egg in the microwave, calling the teacher a witch, running into the street, taking things belonging to others, blurting out answers in class before the question has completed, breaking a pencil, throwing something across the room. many many more
Dec 23, 2016
Last updated Nov 28, 2017
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
$44 video appointments with $19/month membership*
*Billed $57 every 3 months. Cancel anytime.
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
