Humans suffering damage to the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) are often described as impulsive.
The most famous example is Phineas Gage, a railway worker who in 1848 suffered extreme …

Impulsivity is a multidimensional construct with implications for understanding the etiology
and treatment of multiple forms of psychopathology. As a multidimensional construct …

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 …

Addiction is a condition in which the person becomes unable to choose according to
longterm outcomes when it comes to drugs. We will argue that this is the product of an …

Based on brain imaging findings, we present a model according to which addiction emerges
as an imbalance in the information processing and integration among various brain circuits …

The association between impulsivity and addiction is currently a topic of intense research
interest. Investigations into the neurobiological basis of aspects of impulse control have …

Negative urgency is a unique dimension of impulsivity that involves acting rashly when in
extreme distress and impairments in inhibitory control. It has been hypothesized to derive …

Background Impulsivity is a multifaceted construct that has recently been recognized as a
factor contributing to enhanced vulnerability to drug abuse. Objectives In the present review …

Impulsivity is associated with various psychopathologies, and elevated impulsivity is
typically disadvantageous. This manuscript reviews recent investigations into the …

The ability to make decisions and act quickly without hesitation can be advantageous in
many settings. However, when persistently expressed, impulsive decisions and actions are …