Impulse Control Disorders Flashcards

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What are impulse control disorders?

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category of disorders characterized by failure to control impulses, temptations, or drives resulting in harm to oneself or others

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What is Kleptomania?

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repeated acts of compulsive stealing

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What is intermittent explosive disorder?

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repeated episodes of impulsive, uncontrollable, aggressions

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What is pyromania?

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repeated acts of compulsive fire setting

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