impulsivity


im·pul·sive

I0069600 (ĭm-pŭl′sĭv)adj.1. Inclined to act on impulse rather than thought.2. Motivated by or resulting from impulse: such impulsive acts as hugging strangers; impulsive generosity.3. Having force or power to impel or incite; forceful.4. Physics Acting within brief time intervals. Used especially of a force.
im·pul′sive·ly adv.im·pul′sive·ness, im′pul·siv′i·ty n.

impulsivity

(ˌɪmpʌlˈsɪvɪtɪ) na type of behaviour characterized by a tendency to act impulsively or without prior reflection or thought