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the tendency to react quickly and inappropriately to a situation rather than to take the time to consider alternatives and to choose carefully
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Reacting to a situation without considering the consequences.
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The initiation of sudden activity without thinking.
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An inability to think before acting. Often this may cause person to answer inappropriately and be unable to wait to take turns in games.
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acting or speaking out without considering the consequences.
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rapid reacting to stimuli without considering consequences or reflection.
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leaping before looking, speaking before thinking
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A tendency to rush into something without thinking first.
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Acting or speaking too quickly (upon impulse) without first thinking of the consequences.
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Behavior characterized by acting hastily without thinking through the consequences of acts.
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