Title

Emotion-driven impulsivity in PTSD

Authors

Nicole H. Weiss, University of Rhode Island
Shannon R. Forkus, University of Rhode Island
Svetlana Goncharenko, University of Rhode Island
Ateka A. Contractor, University of North Texas

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

2-3-2020

Abstract

A growing body of literature supports an association between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and emotion-driven impulsivity. The aim of this chapter is to synthesize theoretical and empirical research on the relation between PTSD and emotion-driven impulsivity, highlighting key psychological and biological mechanisms that may explain their association. In addition, we describe important avenues for future research, which include the following: (a) examination of the relation between PTSD and emotion-driven impulsivity stemming from positive emotions, (b) identification of the specific biological mechanisms underlying emotion-driven impulsivity in PTSD, and (c) exploration of the directionality of the association between PTSD and emotion-driven impulsivity. Finally, we end by discussing the potential relevance of the association between PTSD and emotion-driven impulsivity to assessment and intervention.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Emotion in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Etiology, Assessment, Neurobiology, and Treatment

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Weiss, Nicole H., Shannon R. Forkus, Svetlana Goncharenko, and Ateka A. Contractor. "Emotion-driven impulsivity in PTSD." Emotion in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Etiology, Assessment, Neurobiology, and Treatment (2020): 437-460. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-816022-0.00015-6.