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Does impulse control get worse with age? Unpacking the nuance behind aging and self-regulation

According to a 2012 study published in *ScienceDirect*, older adults without dementia showed higher levels of dysfunctional impulsivity than younger adults, challenging the assumption that we universally become less impulsive with age. In reality, the question, "Does impulse control get worse with age?" has a nuanced answer, as age-related changes in the brain affect different aspects of self-regulation in complex ways.