What are the characteristics of kleptomania?

Answer 1

Kleptomania is more common among women, and involves the theft of objects that are seemingly worthless. The act of stealing relieves tension and is seen by the individual to be rewarding. The actual stealing is not preplanned.

Answer 2

Kleptomania is a type of impulse control disorder characterized by the recurrent inability to resist urges to steal items that are not needed for personal use or for their monetary value. People with kleptomania often experience tension leading up to the theft and relief or gratification afterward. The behavior is typically not motivated by anger, revenge, or a desire for personal gain.