Impulsiveness
Tendency to act on cravings and urges. Impulsiveness is one of six facets of neuroticism in the Big Five personality model. The trait describes a broad tendency; facets show how it plays out in everyday behaviour.
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High vs low impulsiveness
High impulsiveness
Typical behaviours
- Gives in to temptation
- Difficulty resisting urges
- Impulsive
Real-world examples
- People who act on urges without thinking
- Those who struggle with temptation
- Individuals prone to spontaneous purchases or decisions
Low impulsiveness
Typical behaviours
- Self-controlled
- Resists urges
- Disciplined
Real-world examples
- Self-controlled individuals who resist urges
- People who think before acting
- Those who rarely give in to temptation
Other facets of neuroticism
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