Citation

Ouzir M. Aggress. Violent Behav. 2013; 18(2): 247-254.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.avb.2012.11.014

PMID

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Abstract

Impulsivity has been repeatedly identified as a major problem in schizophrenia. The literature revealed several ways of defining and conceptualizing impulsivity as well as a variety of measures and an analysis of the consequences of impulsivity. Thus, we review the lack of agreement in the conceptualization and measurement of impulsivity. We also review the latest evidence that impulsivity may have an important role in the etiology of substance use, aggression, violence, and suicide in schizophrenia. In addition, we outline the recent findings in neuroimaging research to elucidating the neurobiological deficits underlying pathological impulsivity in schizophrenia. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.

Language: en

Keywords

Measurement; human; violence; suicide; Schizophrenia; cannabis; Impulsivity; aggression; Neuroimaging; schizophrenia; scoring system; suicidal behavior; risk assessment; comorbidity; neuroimaging; cocaine; pathogenesis; risk factor; review; substance abuse; alcohol abuse; disease classification; disease association; self report; priority journal; impulsiveness; opiate; cannabis addiction; medical research; neurologic disease; opiate addiction; maladjustment; neuropsychological test; cocaine dependence; medical parameters; clinical assessment; functional neuroimaging; Conceptualization