Kleptomania is an impulsive disorder characterized by problems with emotional or behavioral self-control.
Difference Between Kleptomania and Stealing
In some news media around the world we often hear someone caught stealing in a supermarket or mini market. After being caught, the market manager conducts an interrogation before taking further action and will hand it over to the police or the perpetrator is willing to make compensation as agreed. In another case, there was once someone who was secretly caught on a CCTV surveillance camera stealing some chocolate bars or candy. There is also another case in a toy store caught someone secretly stealing a small toy for $1.50 USD. After being caught, he is able to incur losses 100 times the value of the stolen goods as long as he is not brought to the police. It turned out that the "thief" came to the shop in a luxury car and was known to have assets and companies worth millions of dollars. In fact, he came from a respected and highly respected family. This isn't a prank or anything. This we believe is a psychological disease called kleptomania. What is Kleptomania? The Mayo Clin…
