What was the basis for the irresistible impulse test first used in the late nineteenth century?

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The irresistible impulse test was first used in the late nineteenth century based on the finding that even though some people intellectually know that their behavior is illegal, they still can't control their behavior. This was observed in cases where individuals were experiencing a mental illness or defect that prevented them from resisting their impulses to commit a crime. The test takes into account an individual's ability to control their behavior at the time of the offense, rather than solely focusing on their understanding of right and wrong.

What Was the Basis for the Irresistible Impulse Test First