A 16-year-old woman confides in you that she has an excessive preoccupation that leads to stealing on impulse. Which term would you document to describe her statement?
A) Hysteria
B) Kleptomania
C) Paranoia
D) Pyromania

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Kleptomania is a psychiatric disorder characterized by recurrent, impulsive stealing of items that are not needed for personal use or for their monetary value. It often leads to feelings of guilt, shame, and anxiety. The other options do not fit the described behavior.

A 16-Year-Old Woman Confides in You That She Has an Excessive