2013
The concepts of rash impulsiveness and reward sensitivity in substance use disorders
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Publication
European Addiction Research , Volume 19 - Issue 5 p. 261- 268
According to recent theories of addiction, the commonly used term impulsivity comprises two factors: rash impulsiveness and reward sensitivity. The present study addresses the relevance and generalizability of this two-factor model in a clinical sample of substance use disorder patients. This was examined by examining both internal and external validity. In addition, a comparison was made between self-reported and behavioral measures reflecting reward sensitivity and rash impulsiveness. Results provide evidence for the existence of the two hypothesized impulsivity factors in a clinical sample of substance dependent patients. Meaningful relationships between the model and drug use characteristics have been found, providing further evidence for the validity of the two-factor model. Furthermore, it is suggested that behavioral and self-report measures of impulsivity represent different constructs. Copyright
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doi.org/10.1159/000346178, hdl.handle.net/1765/74415 | |
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Organisation | Erasmus School of Philosophy |
Boog, M., Goudriaan, A., van de Wetering, B., Deuss, H., & Franken, I. (2013). The concepts of rash impulsiveness and reward sensitivity in substance use disorders. European Addiction Research, 19(5), 261–268. doi:10.1159/000346178 |