Impulse Control Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Intermittent explosive disorder
A
Failure to resist aggressive impulses that results in serious harm
2
Q
Kleptomania
A
Failure to resist impulse to steal objects
3
Q
Pyromania
A
Purposeful fire setting
Fascination with fire
4
Q
Pathological gambling
A
Maladaptive gambling
5
Q
Trichotillmania
A
Pulling out ones hair
6
Q
Intervention for impulse control disorders
A
Behaviorist therapy
Medications
7
Q
Impulse control disorder
A
Failure to resist impulse