Protocol - Disinhibiting Behaviors - Impulsivity - Adolescent and Adult

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I have a reserved and cautious attitude toward life.

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I have trouble controlling my impulses.

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I generally seek new and exciting experiences and sensations.

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I generally like to see things through to the end.

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When I am very happy, I cant seem to stop myself from doing things that can have bad consequences.

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My thinking is usually careful and purposeful.

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I have trouble resisting my cravings (for food, cigarettes, etc).

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Ill try anything once.

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I tend to give up easily.

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When I am in a great mood, I tend to get into situations that could cause me problems.

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I am not one of those people who blurt out things without thinking.

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I often get involved in things I later wish I could get out of.

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I like sports and games in which you have to choose your next move very quickly.

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Unfinished tasks really bother me.

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When I am very happy, I tend to do things that may cause problems in my life.

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I like to stop and think things over before I do them.

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When I feel bad, I will often do things I later regret in order to make myself feel better now.

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I would enjoy water skiing.

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Once I get going on something I hate to stop.

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I tend to lose control when I am in a great mood.

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I dont like to start a project until I know exactly how to proceed.

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Sometimes when I feel bad, I cant seem to stop what I am doing even though it is making me feel worse.

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I quite enjoy taking risks.

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I concentrate easily.

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When I am really ecstatic, I tend to get out of control.

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I would enjoy parachute jumping.

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I finish what I start.

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I tend to value and follow a rational, "sensible" approach to things.

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When I am upset I often act without thinking.

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Others would say I make bad choices when I am extremely happy about something.

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I welcome new and exciting experiences and sensations, even if they are a little frightening and unconventional.

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I am able to pace myself so as to get things done on time.

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I usually make up my mind through careful reasoning.

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When I feel rejected, I will often say things I regret later.

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Others are shocked or worried about the things I do when I am feeling very excited.

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I would like to learn to fly an airplane.

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I am a person who always gets the job done.

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I am a cautious person.

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It is hard for me to resist acting on my feelings.

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When I get really happy about something, I tend to do things that can have bad consequences.

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I sometimes like doing things that are a bit frightening.

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I almost always finish projects that I start.

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Before I get into a new situation I like to find out what to expect from it.

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I often make matters worse because I act without thinking when I am upset.

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When overjoyed, I feel like I cant stop myself from going overboard.

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I would enjoy the sensation of skiing very fast down a high mountain slope.

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Sometimes there are so many little things to be done that I just ignore them all.

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I usually think carefully before doing anything.

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When I am really excited, I tend not to think of the consequences of my actions.

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In the heat of an argument, I will often say things that I later regret.

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I would like to go scuba diving.

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I tend to act without thinking when I am really excited.

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I always keep my feelings under control.

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When I am really happy, I often find myself in situations that I normally wouldnt be comfortable with.

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Before making up my mind, I consider all the advantages and disadvantages.

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I would enjoy fast driving.

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When I am very happy, I feel like it is ok to give in to cravings or overindulge.

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Sometimes I do impulsive things that I later regret.

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I am surprised at the things I do while in a great mood.

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