2010•Journal of Addictions & Offender CounselingRequires access

The Association of Sensation Seeking and Impulsivity to Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol

Matthew Francis Curran, Jairo N. Fuertes, Vincent C. Alfonso, James J. Hennessy

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This study examined the association between sensation seeking, impulsivity, and drunk driving. Results showed significant differences in sensation seeking and impulsivity among 160 individuals convicted of impaired or intoxicated driving and individuals who had never been arrested for driving while under the influence/driving while intoxicated offenses.

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Key concepts: Sensation seeking, Impulsivity, Association (psychology), Psychology, Driving under the influence, Sensation, Alcohol, Poison control