Recently, psychologists have stepped outside of the clinical setting and have accumulated research on how the dark side of human nature varies in the general population. What has become quite clear is ...

Do you ever feel like you're chasing the clock but always running behind? For many neurodivergent women, time blindness and ...

Procrastination and impulsivity are genetically linked, suggesting that the two traits stem from similar evolutionary origins, according to research published in Psychological Science, a journal of ...

Impulsive behavior can be part of an impulse control disorder or other mental health disorder but is not a disorder on its own. Some physical conditions can also cause impulsive behavior. An impulsive ...

Addiction and impulsivity have a genetic link in men, according to a new study. The gene, a snippet of DNA called NRXN3, has previously been linked to nicotine dependence, as well as alcohol ...

New research suggests that the neurotransmitter serotonin, which acts as a chemical messenger between nerve cells, plays a critical role in regulating emotions such as aggression during social ...

This article is part 3 of a 5-part series on modern perspectives on ADHD. Part 2, "What is ADHD, Really?" is available here.

The study defined the genetic architecture for 8 impulsive traits, finding that impulsivity is genetically heterogeneous.