Topic > Conscientiousness Case Study - 1246

Low conscientiousness is associated with impulsive behavior, as well as inattention and apathy. Provided that low conscientiousness is linked to impulsive behavior, Gregory Smith and Leila Guller (as cited in M. Mikulincer et al., 2014, p. 333) explain that lack of planning and perseverance are two traits of individuals with low consciousness that may be related to reckless thoughts and impulsive actions (e.g., walking alone at night, cheating on a test, drinking, and driving). This type of behavior can lead to “maladaptive drug use” and other risky behaviors such as risky sexual behavior and smoking (M. Mikulincer et al., 2014). Lack of planning is defined as a lack of precaution or forethought and does not refer to anything caused by intense emotions or sensation seeking. Furthermore, G. Smith, S. Fisher, M. Cynders, A. Annus, N. Spillane, and D. McCarthy (as cited in M. Mikulincer et al., 2014, p. 334) lack of perseverance refers to the "inability to stay focused on a task" and may be related to a deterioration in academic or occupational functioning. Furthermore, low conscientiousness has been linked to victimization and peer rejection due to poor self-control (i.e., externalizing and attention difficulties) (M. Mikulincer et al.,