The Psychology and Neuroscience of Impulsivity - by Yuliya Richard & Ahmed Moustafa (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The Psychology and Neuroscience of Impulsivity is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of impulsivity and related psychological and neural substrates. The book is divided into four sections that provide the readers with a general overview of impulsivity, neural and cognitive substrates of impulsive behaviors, and the relationship between impulsivity and risk-taking behaviors. The second section discusses the links between impulsivity and erroneous behaviors, such as anger and aggressive behaviors and interpersonal violence. The third section reviews how impulsive behaviors are key features of several clinical disorders, such as pathological gambling, drug abuse, and antisocial personality disorder.

The last section presents possible treatment options for impulsivity, including a number case studies.

Review Quotes

*5 stars* "...examines human impulsivity from both psychological and neurobiological perspectives... [and] observes how the factors related to impulsivity can lead to specific behaviors, such as aggressive driving, intimate partner violence, and gambling.... The book includes technical language and references, but the technical terms are explained, and... the material can be understood by a layperson without any difficulty.... The first section relates impulsivity and sexual behaviors, ... the second section considers addictive behaviors, ... the next section explores the intersections of impulsivity and certain clinical conditions, ...[and] the final section examines behaviors in daily life, ... with reflections on impulsivity in personality. This book covers the topic well and includes sufficient references." --(c)Doody's Review Service, 2024, Gerald A Steckmeister, PhD (Boston University)