Mr.James was arrested for setting fire to buildings of those employers who had fired him in the past.The court asked a psychiatrist, Dr.Hagman, to evaluate the patient.Dr.Hagman entered a note in the chart calling this fire-starting tendency

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Pyromania is a disorder characterized by an obsession with setting fires and a fascination with fire. This behavior is not motivated by anger, delusions, or a desire to create explosions (pyrotechnics). While schizophrenia can involve delusions and hallucinations, it is not typically associated with pyromania.

MrJames Was Arrested for Setting Fire to Buildings of Those