Psychology of kleptomania

Kleptomania is a mental disorder ,which is charaterized as condition of not beeing able to avoid the urge to steal.People with this disorder are compelled to steal things, generally things of little or no value, such as pens, paper clips, tape, small toys, or packets of sugar or sachets of honey. Some may not be aware that they have committed the theft.This disorder usually begins during puberty and usually lasts until late adulthood. In some cases, the disorder may never stop and lasts throughout the person's life.Kleptomania appears to be much more common in females.There is also some association with other disorders such as depression and anxiety.
Kleptomania involves the failure to resist impulses to steal things that are not needed for either personal use or for their monetary value.These patients have an irresistible inclination to steal. Often they throw away the stolen goods. They are mostly interested in the kick of the stealing itself.Another aspect of kleptomania involves experiencing tension before the theft and feelings of pleasure, gratification or relief when committing the theft. The stealing is not done to express anger or vengeance, or in response to a delusion or hallucination, and is not attributed to conduct disorder, a manic episode or antisocial personality disorder.It is obviously difficult to document the precise number of people with this problem. People with kleptomania often have another psychiatric disorder, often a mood disorder such as depression and anxiety. There is indirect evidence linking it with abnormalities in the brain chemical serotonin.Depression, anxiety, eating disorders and substance abuse disorders are common in individuals with kleptomania.The treatmants for this dosorder are :psychological counselling therapy and medication drugs.It is very important to search for a help if someone see that he has a seriouos first signs of kleptomania.

END-OF-ESP course self assesment

This two years of learning psychology in English have brought a lot of new skills for me,even it was quiet difficult course.
Writing
Before getting to university i hadn't know what is the summary and how to write it.After 3 terms of learning ESP i know how to write a summary,what are the main types of summary and the main rules of writing a summary.Sometimes I make grammar mistakes and i have a lack of words when i am writing a summary ,but i think i know basic rules how to write a summary so i think my skills in this sphere are on a normal level.
Writing ESP vocabulary tests
I think writing tests was the most easy and successful for me.I have good marks from tests so my achievements are in a high level.Despite that,vocabulary of ESP was really difficult and sometimes hard understandable.
Writing class dictations
I have not a great skills in writing class dictations.Sometimes o missing some some words,or write in a wrong spelling.But in my opinion now I have better skills of writing dictations than before ESP course.
Listening comprehension in class
At the begining of course I had some troubles with listening.I couldn't hear most of
exercises. Now I think my capacities are better.I can do all exercise without errors,sometimes I make spelling mistakes.
Listening to peer's power point presentation
It was the most interesting and enjoyable practice to listen to others presentations.I tried to listen carefully and enjoy presentations.I wasn't very active in asking questions after presentation,but I think I have learnt how to listen others talks.
Making power point presentations
It was long lasting task,because we had to find a lot of information about chosen themes,but in my opinion I managed to do this things and my skills are successful.
Speaking on ESP themes in class
In my point of view it I make the most achievements in this sphere,because I know a lot new words linked with my future profession ,also a lot of expressions,new themes to discuss.