Question 1 of 20 Impulsive Urges & Tension

I experience a sudden, uncontrollable urge to take items that do not belong to me.


Question 2 of 20 Impulsive Urges & Tension

I feel a growing sense of tension or anxiety right before I steal an item.


Question 3 of 20 Impulsive Urges & Tension

I find myself planning or thinking about taking things when walking through retail stores.


Question 4 of 20 Impulsive Urges & Tension

I am able to easily resist the urge to take items that do not belong to me.


Question 5 of 20 Impulsive Urges & Tension

The desire to take things feels like an intrusive physical or mental craving.


Question 6 of 20 Impulsive Urges & Tension

I find myself taking items even when I have more than enough money to pay for them.


Question 7 of 20 Impulsive Urges & Tension

When I see unattended objects, I feel an immediate impulse to pocket or conceal them.


Question 8 of 20 Gratification & Affective Relief

Taking an item gives me a temporary sense of relief or release from internal stress.


Question 9 of 20 Gratification & Affective Relief

I feel an intense rush of pleasure or excitement at the moment I successfully steal something.


Question 10 of 20 Gratification & Affective Relief

The act of taking an item makes me feel powerful or in control during times of stress.


Question 11 of 20 Gratification & Affective Relief

I feel neutral or indifferent after taking something, experiencing no change in my mood.


Question 12 of 20 Gratification & Affective Relief

I steal primarily because I genuinely need the item or cannot afford it.


Question 13 of 20 Gratification & Affective Relief

The emotional "high" I get from taking things is difficult to replicate with any other activity.


Question 14 of 20 Post-Theft Distress & Impairment

I feel an overwhelming sense of guilt, shame, or regret after the initial rush of stealing subsides.


Question 15 of 20 Post-Theft Distress & Impairment

I hide, hoard, or secretly discard the items I have taken because I do not actually want or need them.


Question 16 of 20 Post-Theft Distress & Impairment

I worry about the legal, social, or professional consequences of my urge to take things.


Question 17 of 20 Post-Theft Distress & Impairment

My relationships or daily life have been disrupted due to my secretive behaviors or thoughts around taking items.


Question 18 of 20 Post-Theft Distress & Impairment

I have tried to stop taking items on my own but found myself unable to control the behavior over time.


Question 19 of 20 Post-Theft Distress & Impairment

I feel comfortable and at peace with my habits regarding personal property and shopping.


Question 20 of 20 Post-Theft Distress & Impairment

I spend a significant amount of time ruminating on past episodes of taking items, fearing exposure.


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