Impulsivity, executive functions, and learning: A relationship to think about
Abstract
Subclinical impulsivity is defined as a stable personality trait in which individuals who manifest it present risky behaviors and poor decision making. The presence of impulsivity is associated with suboptimal performance in various cognitive processes, such as working memory, cognitive flexibility and inhibition, processes that facilitate the organization and regulation of behavior, and therefore have a negative impact on different areas of the individual's daily life, such as work, social and academic life. The purpose of this paper is to make a narrative review of the concept of impulsivity and executive functioning in relation to learning in undergraduate students.
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