Impulsm
Impulsm is a hypothetical theoretical framework used in cognitive science and intelligent systems to describe and model rapid, instinctive actions triggered by impulsive signals. It seeks to differentiate immediate responses governed by subconscious impulse from slower, deliberate planning processes.
The term derives from impulse and the suffix -sm to denote a doctrine or movement. It emerged
Core concepts: Impulsm posits two interacting layers of action control: an impulsive subsystem generating quick motor
Applications: In artificial intelligence, Impulsm-inspired controllers emphasize rapid reactivity and robustness to noisy inputs. In psychology
Reception: The framework has not achieved broad empirical consensus; critics argue that it can oversimplify decision-making,
See also: impulse, automaticity, reflex, decision theory, fast thinking.