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The place of dysfunctional and functional impulsivity in the personality structure
Tina Zadravec, Valentin Bucik & Gregor Sočan
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Written in English. | Published: September 8, 2005
Abstract: According to Dickman (1990) two types of impulsivity can be distinguished based on the speed and accuracy of information processing: functional and dysfunctional impulsivity. Dysfunctional impulsivity reflects acting without thinking about an outcome and is similar to the concept of impulsiveness correlating with psychoticism. On the other hand functional impulsivity represents acting quickly with positive consequences. Functional impulsivity was more strongly positively correlated to extraversion scales than to other impulsiveness scales or sensation seeking scales, which put the real nature of this trait under question.
Keywords: functional impulsivity, dysfunctional impulsivity, cognitive processing speed, extraversion, psychoticism, sensation seeking, personality traits
