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 …

In our TICS Review in 2004, we proposed that a sector of the right inferior frontal cortex
(rIFC) in humans is critical for inhibiting response tendencies. Here we survey new …

In many circumstances alternative courses of action and thoughts have to be inhibited to
allow the emergence of goal-directed behavior. However, this has not been the accepted …

Impulsivity critically relates to many psychiatric disorders. Given the multifaceted construct
that impulsivity represents, defining core aspects of impulsivity is vital for the assessment …

Impulsive people have a strong urge to act without thinking. It is sometimes regarded as a
positive trait but rash impulsiveness is also widely present in clinical disorders such as …

Addictions are often characterized as forms of impulsive behavior. That said, it is often noted
that impulsivity is a multidimensional construct, spanning several psychological domains …

Trait impulsivity is a multifaceted personality characteristic that contributes to maladaptive
life outcomes. Although a growing body of neuroimaging studies have investigated the …

Substance use disorders are prevalent and debilitating. Certain behavioral syndromes
('behavioral addictions') characterized by repetitive habits, such as gambling disorder …

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex condition with a heterogeneous
presentation. Current diagnosis is primarily based on subjective experience and observer …

The prefrontal cortex plays an important role in shaping cognition and behavior. Many
studies have shown that medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) plays a key role in seeking …