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KLEPTOMANIA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Manias
- Human Behaviour
- Clinical Psychology
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- kleptomania
1, record 1, English, kleptomania
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Disorder characterized by repeated failure to resist impulses to steal objects that are not acquired for personal use or monetary gain. 2, record 1, English, - kleptomania
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Individuals with kleptomania typically attempt to resist the impulse to steal, and they are aware that the act is wrong and senseless. The individual frequently fears being apprehended and often feels depressed or guilty about the thefts. Neurotransmitter pathways associated with behavioral addictions ... appear to play a role in kleptomania as well. 3, record 1, English, - kleptomania
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
F63.2: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 4, record 1, English, - kleptomania
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Manies
- Comportement humain
- Psychologie clinique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cleptomanie
1, record 1, French, cleptomanie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- kleptomanie 2, record 1, French, kleptomanie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Trouble caractérisé par la] pulsion irrépressible [et répétée] de s'approprier des objets, ceci en l'absence d'un motif économique ou d'un besoin réel de cet objet. 3, record 1, French, - cleptomanie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On note que, juste avant le vol, le kleptomane ressent une excitation ou une tension alors qu'au moment du vol, il montrera un état de plaisir, de gratification et/ou de soulagement. Un scénario fréquent est que la personne montrera plus tard des sentiments de détresse et de culpabilité liés au fait de ne pouvoir contrôler ses comportements ou d'avoir fait du tort à autrui. 3, record 1, French, - cleptomanie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
F63.2 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 4, record 1, French, - cleptomanie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Manías
- Comportamiento humano
- Psicología clínica
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cleptomanía
1, record 1, Spanish, cleptoman%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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