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Impulse Management

Meaning

Impulse Management is the clinical and behavioral process of enhancing the inhibitory control mechanisms of the prefrontal cortex to effectively regulate immediate urges and reactive behaviors. This skill is a core component of executive function, allowing for deliberate action aligned with long-term goals rather than transient emotional or physiological demands. Effective management is directly correlated with a stable emotional profile, improved decision-making, and the capacity for delayed gratification. This critical neurological function is highly sensitive to fluctuations in the neuroendocrine environment.