Kleptomania vs. Kleptophilia

Kleptomania vs. Kleptophilia — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Kleptomania and Kleptophilia

Kleptomanianoun

(psychology) A psychological disorder that causes an uncontrollable obsession with stealing without economic or material need.

Kleptophilianoun

A paraphilia in which a person is sexually aroused by stealing.

Kleptomanianoun

an irresistible impulse to steal in the absence of any economic motive

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