Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders
Synonyms
Disorders, Impulse Control
Disorders, Intermittent Explosive
Explosive Disorder, Intermittent
Impulse Control Disorders
Impulse-Control Disorders
Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Intermittent Explosive Disorders
Kleptomania
Disorders whose essential features are the failure to resist an impulse, drive, or temptation to perform an act that is harmful to the individual or to others. Individuals experience an increased sense of tension prior to the act and pleasure, gratification or release of tension at the time of committing the act.