Kleptomania as Risk-taking Behavior in Response to Depression

David A. Fishbain, M.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 41, Number 4

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1987.41.4.598

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The psycho dynamic etiology of kleptomania has historically been linked to “ungratified sexual instinct.” This paper is the first report of kleptomanie behavior associated with masturbation during the shoplifting or at the time of discovery by authorities. However, in this case kleptomania was in fact risk-taking behavior in response to depression. Psychodynamically, risk-taking behavior may be important in kleptomania.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 41 • Number 4 • 1987, pp. 485–637

Pages: 598 - 603

PubMed: 3434652

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Published in print: 1987, pp. 485–637

Published online: 30 April 2018

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David A. Fishbain, M.D.

Miami Beach, FL

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Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Neurological Surgery, Director of Behavioral Medicine Division, University of Miami Comprehensive Pain Center, South Shore Hospital, 600 Alton Rd., Miami Beach, FL 33139.

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Kleptomania as Risk-taking Behavior in Response to Depression

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