Impulse control disorders have a strong negative effect in individual's lives. These disorders stem from intense positive feelings being attributed to certain behaviors. When this connection is established, people will choose to participate in those same behaviors that are linked to the original positive event even if those behaviors are damaging. 

Impulse Control Disorders

The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is a part of the brain that relates to the moderation and control of impulsive urges.

Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex

Impulse control refers to an individual's attempt to change or suppress the response tendency from an impulse.This modification may occur in relation to situational demands, information, memory and self- appraisal. The ego exerts impulse control in an attempt to relieve tension in a manner that fits the situation. 

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An impulse is related to an instinct. It is a discharge of energy from the id. Impulsivity is a type of personality trait and/or temperament. An impulse  and impulsivity are associated with a response tendency that can come in different forms. This can be cognitive, motoric, emotional, or even motivational. 

Impulses and Impulsivity

Pulkkinen, Lea (2008, January 4). Impulse Control in Children. The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry, 7(2), 228-233. https://doi.org/10.1080/09585189608415008

Impulse Control in Children

Impulse Control 

The system of somatic states is often called the impulsive system. This is due to its fast/automatic properties for processing the affective/emotional attributes associated with a particular stimulus. The amygdala is one of the key components in this system. 

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