Term ID: T3070

Kleptomania

/kleptomania/
An impulse control disorder characterized by the recurrent urge to steal items that are not needed for personal use or monetary value.
Example: A person repeatedly stealing small items from stores despite having sufficient money to purchase them and feeling guilt afterward.

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Reference: DSM-5-TR (2022)