Term ID: T5812

Negative Urgency

/negative-urgency/
Impulsive behavior tendency when experiencing negative emotional states
Example: Strong predictor of self-destructive behaviors and substance abuse requiring emotion regulation skills

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Reference: Cyders & Smith (2008)