Impulsivity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-013941",
  "term": "Impulsivity",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Person makes hasty actions that occur in the moment without first thinking about them and that may have high potential for harm; or a desire for immediate rewards or inability to delay gratification. An impulsive person may be socially intrusive and excessively interrupt others or make important decisions without considering the long-term consequences.",
  "references": [
    "NIH National Institute of Mental Health at https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/impulsivity/"
}