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Unit 12:psychology adan.pineda period:1

Kleptomania. Unit 12:psychology adan.pineda period:1. Definition . A irresistible urge to steal, typically without regard for need or profit Kleptomania is a type of impulse control disorder. A disorder that makes a person shoplift. Associated features.

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Unit 12:psychology adan.pineda period:1

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  1. Kleptomania Unit 12:psychologyadan.pinedaperiod:1

  2. Definition • A irresistible urge to steal, typically without regard for need or profit • Kleptomania is a type of impulse control disorder. A disorder that makes a person shoplift

  3. Associated features • An intense urge to steal when they really don’t need the item they steal. A feeling of relief, or fear after stealing • Unsuccessful in resisting impulse to steal things that are not needed.

  4. Etiology Causes • Major depression • Head injury Prevalence • This disorder is more common in females than males. • only 15% of all theft is committed by public the rest is by staff (85%)

  5. Dsm-iv-TV • The individual experiences tension before stealing. The individual's tension is relieved or gratified by the act of the theft. Other psychological disorders can't account for the individual's stealing behavior (like manic episodes and antisocial behaviors)

  6. Treatment • Psychotherapy • cognitive behavioral therapy helps you identify unhealthy, negative beliefs and behaviors and replace them with healthy, positive ones • Medication Prognosis • Kleptomania begins in early childhood years • There's know cure for this disorder but there is a chance of improvement by therapy.

  7. Reference • Grant JE, et al. Legal consequences of kleptomania. Psychiatry Quarterly. 2009;80:251 • Kleptomania. In: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV-TR. 4th ed. Arlington, Va.: American Psychiatric Association; 2000. http://www.psychiatryonline.com. Accessed Aug. 22, 2011.

  8. Discussion • Do you think kleptomania is a disorder or do people just use it as in excuse? Why or why not?

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