Psychopathic individuals with high impulsivity tend to make harm-averse, deontological choices in high-emotion scenarios, according to a new study.

Male cocaine users exhibit increased and more persistent brain connectivity in specific states, particularly within key brain networks, linked to greater impulsivity and borderline personality traits, indicating disruptions in self-regulation and emotional…

A study found that a significant proportion of adults with ADHD exhibit narcissistic traits, particularly linked to hyperactivity and impulsivity, suggesting a complex relationship between ADHD and narcissistic pathology that impacts clinical outcomes and…

Recent research found that impulsively violent female convicts had higher abundances of Bacteroides, Barnesiella, and Rhodospirillales, while non-impulsive women had more Catenisphaera, suggesting a potential link between gut microbiota composition and impulsive…

Researchers report in ACS Chemical Neuroscience that adolescent rodents fed a high-fat diet showed poor control during motor inhibition tasks and conservative decision-making in gambling scenarios as adults.

People who have damage to a specific part of their brains are more likely to be impulsive, and new research has found that damage also makes them more likely to be influenced by other people, in a new study published in PLOS Biology.

Researchers have identified a strong link between impulsivity and premature ejaculation in men, particularly among those with the most severe symptoms. The study also found elevated anxiety and depression levels, suggesting a broader psychological profile…

Individuals with higher mortality risk—as judged by actuarial life insurance data—tend to care less about long-term consequences. They show more impulsivity and less future planning, consistent with evolutionary theories that link time horizon to environmental…

Researchers found that young people in Hong Kong who regularly skip breakfast reported more depressive symptoms and lower attention control. The findings point to a subtle link between morning habits and emotional well-being.

Researchers found that methylphenidate lowers impulsive choice behavior in men but not women. The effect was associated with the structural integrity of specific white matter tracts in the brain, highlighting potential sex-based differences in drug response.

L-DOPA, a precursor of the neurotransmitter dopamine, makes humans wait longer for rewards, as new research addresses gaps in earlier studies.

Scientists have identified three distinct profiles of social anxiety in adolescents. One surprising group manifests fear of rejection through aggression and grandiosity rather than avoidance, highlighting the complexity of teen mental health.

Scientists have identified a pathway from traits like vulnerable narcissism to compulsive technology use. The findings indicate that social media apps often trigger broader phone dependency in emotionally fragile users.