The Psychology and Neuroscience of Impulsivity (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780443134371)

The Psychology and Neuroscience of Impulsivity is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of impulsivity and related psychological and neural substrates. The book is divided into four sections that provide the readers with a general overview of impulsivity, neural and cognitive substrates of impulsive behaviors, and the relationship between impulsivity and risk-taking behaviors. The second section discusses the links between impulsivity and erroneous behaviors, such as anger and aggressive behaviors and interpersonal violence. The third section reviews how impulsive behaviors are key features of several clinical disorders, such as pathological gambling, drug abuse, and antisocial personality disorder.

The last section presents possible treatment options for impulsivity, including a number case studies.

Author: Yuliya Richard
ISBN-10: 0443134375
ISBN-13: 9780443134371
Publisher: Academic Press
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2023
Pages: 356
Format: Paperback