Impulsivity

theories, approaches, and perspectives presented in recent research on the topic, providing analysis, critique, and recommendations for future research. The prevailing perspective suggests that individuals with ASPD possess innate tendencies towards impulsivity, recklessness, and lack of empathy, which increases their susceptibility to engaging in criminal activities. This perspective posits a clear link between criminal behavior and ASPD, with the disorder serving as a contributing risk factor.…

Cannabis, or cannabis sativa, originated in Central Asia and has been used for its psychoactive properties for many years (Iversen, 2008, p. 6). It affects the brain of adolescents and adults differently through the binding of CB1 receptors due to distinctions in neurocognitive development. There are certain changes in gray and white matter densities, brain volume, as well as endocannabinoid concentrations. This creates aberrations in cognition and memory performance. Cannabinoid’s structures…

following: aggression, impulsivity, social competence, sexual fantasies, sadism, naïve cognitions or beliefs. First is mentioned is Aggression, which is used by rapist to gain the victims compliance, it is divided in two broad categories (1) instrumental or strategic, and (2) expressive aggression or nonstrategic violence. Instrumental aggression usually presents no anger except for when the victim resists, whereas expressive hurts, abuses or degrades the victim. Second, Impulsivity, which plays…

in two ways: ‘by influencing the way the suicidal act happens, and how the individual reacts to stressors.’ Research by Simon et al (2002) shows that in 24% of cases, suicide is an impulsive act and this allowed them to reach the conclusion that impulsivity is linked to higher suicide risk. The reason why men have been found to be more impulsive is because they are over represented in aggressive…

tale heart" (" the tell tale heart")is this awesome story on a psychopathical narrator, that will shock you when you find out what he does in the story. The narrator of the tell tale heart has psychopath tendencies. One of the tendencies is impulsivity. Impulsivity means that you can't resist temptations, frustrations, and urges. Another tendency is self-worth. Meaning that he things he so much better than everyone else. He thinks highly of himself. The third tendencies that the narrator has is…

Psychinfo, commenting on the design method related issues and evaluating the contributing effects of temperament and parental behaviour towards children’s negative affect, inclusive of frustration and irritability, fearfulness, effort control and impulsivity in relation to children’s emotional and social behaviours. Many studies have suggested that the degree of parenting influence depends on the child’s negative temperament as well as their level of reactivity and…

It could help to shed light on the logic (or lack thereof), impulsivity, and the aggression behind their actions, but it should not be a relevant factor to dismiss their criminal behavior. We live in a society where one is held responsible for their actions, regardless of the circumstances. However, it could be appropriate…

million dollars in the California lottery. Unfortunately, Alice has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) which leads to her blowing a larger portion of her winnings on a reality show based on her. The National Institute of Mental Health lists impulsivity in dangerous areas (such as unsafe sex, substance abuse, spending, etc) as a symptom of BPD and it is very evident through Alice’s actions. (Borderline Personality Disorder, n.d.) She jumps into two sexual relationships, blows almost all of her…

with a traumatic life that can lead to violent voices and hallucinations, comorbidity with antisocial personality disorder the end result can be wicked and violent. Antisocial personality disorder is a disorder that can lead to greater rates of impulsivity and lack of conscience for violence acts. In the case of David Berkowitz this comorbidity may be the reason he went on a killing spree through New York City from 1976 to 1977. When asked by authorities Berkowitz claimed that his neighbor's…

Moreover, the violent behavior done to him, and that he was forced to deal out as a pawn of the Sultan, led Dracula to have these characteristics of lacking empathy, violent impulsivity, and antisocial personality All because he was taught this behavior at such an impressionable age. Body 3: General Strain Theory (2 Pages) The final theory that I believe would best be associated with Vlad Dracula would be that of Robert Agnew’s…