essay

Impulsivity, or ‘ill-planned behaviour,’ is linked to a number of problem behaviours and conditions including substance abuse, ADHD, psychopathology and suicide. Like
many psychological constructs, impulsivity is multifaceted and can be defined and measured in a number of different ways. For example impulsivity can be measured using
a self-report questionnaire or an objective neuropsychological test. The measure may also tap into state or trait impulsivity or both. This means that any one
individual could achieve vastly different impulsivity scores depending on the impulsivity measure that is used. There are a number of different situations in which
obtaining an accurate impulsivity score is very important. Such situations could include a behavioural assessment of a child, an assessment of suicide risk or
diagnosis of a psychological disorder.
Essay question
“Discuss and critique the different tests of impulsivity, their features and their utility in different assessment scenarios.”
In discussing these tests, consider features such as: the design of the test, reliability and validity, advantages and disadvantages and scenarios in which the test is
most / least appropriate.
Structure
Your essay will should follow the standard structure with: a title page, abstract, introduction to the topic, body with the main content, conclusion including
directions for future research and a list of references. Do not include these as headings. Rather, use this to structure the general flow of your argument. Refer to
the recommended textbook by Findlay (2015)
Format
The assignment should be formatted according to APA standards, that is, the writing style described in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association (6th ed.). This is discussed in the recommended textbook by Findlay (2015).
The word limit for this assessment is 1500 words plus an extra 150 words for the abstract.

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