Acting on Impulse

Acting on Impulse

Multiple Choice

What is impulsivity?

• Impulsivity described the trait of making healthy choices and taking care of your body.

• Impulsivity described the trait of taking actions suddenly without thinking through the consequences.

• Impulsivity describes the trait of putting the needs of other before your own needs.

• Impulsivity described the trait of worrying too much about small problems.

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You will receive a variety of items, one-by-one. I want you to use your first impulse with the items.

You will be given different items at different times so that you aren't tempted to do the same thing as your peers.

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Multiple Choice

What is impulsivity?

• Impulsivity described the trait of making healthy choices and taking care of your body.

• Impulsivity described the trait of taking actions suddenly without thinking through the consequences.

• Impulsivity describes the trait of putting the needs of other before your own needs.

• Impulsivity described the trait of worrying too much about small problems.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of impulsive behavior?

• Forgetting to finish your Spanish homework

• Getting 8 hours of sleep per night

• Showing your little brother your favorite comic book

• Throwing your cell phone across the room when you get angry 

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could be a possible consequence of impulsive behavior?

• Damaging relationships

• Harming yourself or others

• Making decisions you wil regret later

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a helpful tip for avoiding impulsivity?

• Let your emotions drive your actions.

• Write down your thoughts.

• Take deep breaths.

• Focus on listening instead of talking. 

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a factor that sometimes contributes to teenagers demonstrating impulsivity?

• Teenagers must make bad decisions in order to learn from them.

• Teenagers don't have enough life experience to make smart decisions. 

• The brain development of teenagers does not yet fully support clear judgment.

• All teenagers prefer taking risks.