Impulse Control Disorders and Symptoms

What are possible symptoms of kleptomania?

• Stealing out of necessity

• An inability to resist the impulse to steal objects that aren't necessary

• Tummy Hurt

• Being crazyyy

What is impulsive gambling disorder?

• Impulsively setting fires

• It's not a real disorder

• The uncontrollable urge to keep gambling despite the toll it takes on your life

• Putting your mortgage on red

What did the girl in the case study have?

• Epilepsy

• kleptomania

• Impulsive gambling disorder

• Pyromania

Who is this?

• Adam.Showers

• Nigerian Prince

• Rasputia

• Rosa Parks

What are the causes for impulse control disorders?

• Environment

• Skipping Dr. Kreider's class

• Head injury

• Just wanting some fun

How many people are affected by impulse control disorders in the U.S.

• About 30 million

• About 15 million

• About 8 million

• Like maybe 20

________________ is the disorder where someone can't control their impulse to pull out hairs.

What is pyromania?

• A love for fireworks

• A disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to start fires

• A type of fire extinguisher

• A fear of fire

Which of the following is a common treatment for impulse control disorders?

• Ignoring the problem

• Eating spicy food

• Excessive exercise

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy

What is the main characteristic of an impulse control disorder?

• Overthinking

• Excessive planning

• Difficulty in resisting harmful impulses

• Ability to control emotions