Which of the following is characterized by an abnormal, uncontrollable, and recurrent urge to steal?
A) hypochondriasis
B) kleptomania
C) neurosis
D) schizophrenia

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Kleptomania is a disorder characterized by an uncontrollable urge to steal, even when there is no need for the stolen item and the act of theft may be illegal or socially unacceptable. Hypochondriasis is a disorder characterized by excessive worry and fear about having a serious illness, despite no or minimal symptoms. Neurosis is a term used to describe a range of mental health disorders characterized by anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and compulsive behaviors. Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness characterized by symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking. None of these disorders is specifically characterized by an urge to steal.

Which of the Following Is Characterized by an Abnormal, Uncontrollable