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A multifactorial and integrative approach to impulsivity in neuropsychology: insights from the UPPS model of impulsivity

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Rochat, Lucien, Billieux, Joël, Gagnon, Jean, Van der Linden, Martial·2018·Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology

Abstract

Risky and excessive behaviors, such as aggressive and compulsive behaviors, are frequently described in patients with brain damage and have dramatic psychosocial consequences. Although there is strong evidence that impulsivity constitutes a key factor at play in these behaviors, the literature about impulsivity in neuropsychology is to date scarce. In addition, examining and understanding these problematic behaviors requires the assumption that impulsivity is a multidimensional construct. Consequently, this article aims at shedding light on frequent risky and excessive behaviors in patients with brain damage by focusing on a unified, comprehensive, and well-validated model, namely, the UPPS model of impulsivity. This model considers impulsivity as a multidimensional construct that includes four facets: urgency, (lack of) premeditation, (lack of) perseverance, and sensation seeking. Furthermore, we discuss the psychological mechanisms underlying the dimensions of impulsivity, as well as the laboratory tasks designed to assess each mechanism and their neural bases. We then present a scale specifically designed to assess these four dimensions of impulsivity in patients with brain damage and examine the data regarding this multidimensional approach to impulsivity in neuropsychology. This review supports the need to adopt a multifactorial and integrative approach toward impulsive behaviors, and the model presented provides a valuable rationale to disentangle the nature of brain systems and mechanisms underlying impulsive behaviors in patients with brain damage. It may also foster further relevant research in the field of impulsivity and improve assessment and rehabilitation of impulsive behaviors in clinical settings.

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Authors
Rochat, L., Billieux, J., Gagnon, J., & Van der Linden, M.
Affiliations
  • University of Geneva (CH)
  • University of Luxembourg (LU)
  • Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation (CA)
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Corresponding author
Rochat, Lucien
Venue
Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology
Published
2017-04-11
Volume
40
Issue
1
Pages
45-61
ISSN
  • 0165-0475 (ISSN-L)
  • 1380-3395
  • 1744-411X
OpenAlex
W2607105250
Cited by
72
References
138
Citations by year
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FWCI
4.55
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
other-oa
Locations
  • Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Digital Access to Libraries (Université catholique de Louvain (UCL), l'Université de Namur (UNamur) and the Université Saint-Louis (USL-B)) (submittedVersion)
  • Open Repository and Bibliography (University of Liège) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
  • Open Repository and Bibliography (University of Luxembourg) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Historical and Modern Theater Studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending
Keywords
impulsivity, brain damage, urgency, premeditation, perseverance, sensation seeking, impulsive aggression, compulsive behavior
MeSH terms
Aggression, Brain, Brain Damage, Chronic, Compulsive Behavior, Female, Humans, Impulsive Behavior, Male, Models, Psychological, Neuropsychology, Problem Solving, Risk-Taking

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