Impulsivity and Novelty Seeking in Adolescence Sample Clauses

Impulsivity and Novelty Seeking in Adolescence. Impulsivity is a risk factor for many common disorders such as ADHD, addictions and antisocial behaviours. Novelty seeking is closely related to impulsivity, but although both may affect risk taking behaviour, they have distinct components (Xxxxxxxxx, et al., 2008). Impulsivity refers to the lack of self-control or deficiencies in response inhibition, leading to xxxxx and unplanned behaviour whereas novelty seeking refers to the tendency to seek out novel, varied and highly stimulating experiences and a willingness to take risks in order to attain them (Xxxxxxxxx, et al., 2008; Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, 1979). We still know little about the mechanisms which mediate novelty seeking and impulsivity in adolescents. Studies suggest that immaturities in the brain circuitry mediating reward processing may predispose adolescents to novelty seeking and impulsive behaviours (X. Xxxxx & Xxxx, 2009; X.
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