Chunk #112 — The Theory of Urgency — The Role of Positive and Negative Urgency During Adolescence — Heightened Emotionality and Disposition Toward Rash Action During Adolescence
It seems clear that low levels of affect-guided planning, or high levels of positive and negative urgency, are likely to be associated with negative outcomes for individuals. In fact, it appears to be the case that the urgency traits are operative in some psychiatric disorders. Formal recognition of the traits may thus help inform intervention efforts.
