Impulsivity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Impulsivity is a noun meaning The quality of being impulsive, impulsiveness; inclination to act on impulse rather than thought.
Meaning
The quality of being impulsive, impulsiveness; inclination to act on impulse rather than thought.
Example Sentences
In reliable environments, waiting to eat a second marshmallow is likely to be beneficial. However, in environments in which rewards are uncertain, such as when experimenters are unreliable, eating the single marshmallow right away may be beneficial. Thus, impulsivity can be understood as an adaptive response to the contingencies present in an unstable environment rather than a moral failure in which animalistic drives overwhelm human rationality.
Word Forms
- impulsivities
Synonyms for impulsivity
Depending on context, synonyms include impulsiveness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hyperactivity, reflection, reflectivity, unimpulsiveness, impetuousness, impetuosity.
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