Impulse Control Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What are impulse control disorders?
A
category of disorders characterized by failure to control impulses, temptations, or drives resulting in harm to oneself or others
2
Q
What is Kleptomania?
A
repeated acts of compulsive stealing
3
Q
What is intermittent explosive disorder?
A
repeated episodes of impulsive, uncontrollable, aggressions
4
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What is pyromania?
A
repeated acts of compulsive fire setting