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I see we're getting more granular in categorizing impulsiveness, which is the common trait in criminal behavior, anger issues, recklessness/thrill-seeking, addiction, and lack of attention. When you have issues with impulse control, you will have mental and real world issues, along with residual issues from the real-world consequences (compounding mental state).

I wonder why impulsivity doesn't get as much attention, no pun intended.

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ADD is a bit different in that "impulse control" usually refers to actions, while ADD refers to thoughts.

Someone with ADD lacks some control over the direction of their thoughts, but not necessarily actions. The two are similar, of course.

Jumping from a vehicle or throwing a punch is a failure of impulse control, because the person usually regrets doing it at all, almost immediately. ADD doesn't usually lead to regretted actions, but regretted balance of how time spent, how long is spent on an activity.

I’m confused why you think ADHD and ASD boil down to “impulsiveness”?

It's a major component of ADHD. Not the only component. It is probably the most detrimental component to life stability though. I think it's fair to put it in the spotlight.

This study is about ADHD/ASD and its relation to internalising problems.

Impulse control can be an aspect of the disorders, but that isn’t the topic at hand; nor does it make sense to directly compare to “criminal behavior” and other negative traits randomly.

Commenters on HN like to push their own agendas.

So do research studies.

...what is the agenda being pushed here?

ADHD people are criminals?

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