Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Behavior Modification01:21

Behavior Modification

327
Behavioral approaches have often been criticized for ignoring mental processes and focusing solely on observable behavior. However, these approaches provide an optimistic perspective for individuals seeking to change their behaviors. Rather than concentrating on intrinsic personality traits, behavioral approaches suggest that even longstanding habits can be modified by changing the reward contingencies that maintain them.
A real-world application of operant conditioning principles is applied...
327

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Analytical Robustness and Competing Interpretations in Violent Video Game Research: A Response to Teng and Bushman's (2026) Reanalysis of Lacko et al. (2024).

Aggressive behavior·2026
Same author

Beyond the overt response: Reaction time modeling in self-report surveys across administration modes and item formats.

Behavior research methods·2026
Same author

Investigating the analytical robustness of the social and behavioural sciences.

Nature·2026
Same author

Visual Strategies of Avoidantly Attached Individuals: Attachment Avoidance and Gaze Behavior in Deceptive Interactions.

Journal of eye movement research·2026
Same author

Cross-cultural data on romantic love and mate preferences from 117,293 participants across 175 countries.

Scientific data·2025
Same author

Exploring the Association between Diabetes Distress and Personality Traits: Insights from the Alternative DSM-5 Model for Personality Disorders.

Alpha psychiatry·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 23, 2025

Three Laboratory Procedures for Assessing Different Manifestations of Impulsivity in Rats
09:12

Three Laboratory Procedures for Assessing Different Manifestations of Impulsivity in Rats

Published on: March 17, 2019

9.6K

ImGo: A Novel Tool for Behavioral Impulsivity Assessment Based on Go/NoGo Tasks.

Č Šašinka1,2, D Lacko3,2, J Čeněk1,2

  • 1Department of Information and Library Studies, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University, Czech Republic.

Psychological Reports
|August 23, 2021
PubMed
Summary

A new behavioral impulsivity test, ImGo, demonstrates strong reliability and validity for assessing impulsivity in the general population. This tool is suitable for diverse diagnostic and research applications across multiple countries.

Keywords:
Behavioral impulsivityanti-saccade taskcomputer-based assessmentgo/no-go testgroup testopen-source software Hypothesisstop signal testvalidationwaiting impulsivity

More Related Videos

Online Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Protocol for Measuring Cortical Physiology Associated with Response Inhibition
08:55

Online Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Protocol for Measuring Cortical Physiology Associated with Response Inhibition

Published on: February 8, 2018

9.4K
A Conflict Model of Reward-seeking Behavior in Male Rats
06:11

A Conflict Model of Reward-seeking Behavior in Male Rats

Published on: February 20, 2019

7.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 23, 2025

Three Laboratory Procedures for Assessing Different Manifestations of Impulsivity in Rats
09:12

Three Laboratory Procedures for Assessing Different Manifestations of Impulsivity in Rats

Published on: March 17, 2019

9.6K
Online Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Protocol for Measuring Cortical Physiology Associated with Response Inhibition
08:55

Online Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Protocol for Measuring Cortical Physiology Associated with Response Inhibition

Published on: February 8, 2018

9.4K
A Conflict Model of Reward-seeking Behavior in Male Rats
06:11

A Conflict Model of Reward-seeking Behavior in Male Rats

Published on: February 20, 2019

7.6K

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Impulsivity assessment is crucial for understanding various psychological and neurological conditions.
  • Existing measures may have limitations in general population applicability or psychometric robustness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and validate ImGo, a novel behavioral impulsivity test.
  • To establish the reliability and validity of ImGo for assessing impulsivity in the general population.

Main Methods:

  • Three studies were conducted to assess ImGo's psychometric properties.
  • Methods included test-retest reliability, split-half reliability, convergent validity (with self-report scales and Stop Signal Test), and discriminant validity (with other cognitive tests).
  • Oculomotor inhibition (Anti-Saccades test) was also examined in relation to ImGo.

Main Results:

  • ImGo demonstrated good test-retest and split-half reliability.
  • Convergent validity was confirmed with existing impulsivity measures.
  • Discriminant validity was established against related cognitive and executive functions.

Conclusions:

  • ImGo is a reliable and valid tool for behavioral impulsivity assessment.
  • Its suitability for the general population and availability in multiple languages support its use in international research and clinical practice.
  • The open-source platform allows for flexible testing in laboratory or remote settings.