10 Mental Abnormalities You Will Learn About
One of my favorite course in psychology was abnormal psychology. It covered a wide range of mental disorders. Some that I had no idea existed. I’ve compiled 10 for you here.
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Kleptomania
Kleptomania is a well-known impulse-control disorder characterized by the recurrent failure to resist impulses to steal items even though the items are not needed for personal use or for their monetary value. (Newton, 2014) A person who suffers from kleptomania generally will feel an urge or tension to steal a vast category of items ranging from paper clips or pencils to laptops, handbags, clothes etc. When a person with kleptomania steals, the tension is suppressed, but comes back stronger.
References:
- http://www.strategicpsychology.com.au/kleptomania/
- http://www.clairenewton.co.za/my-articles/insight-into-kleptomania.html
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