Psychodynamic theorists view kleptomania as ______.
A) unconsciously motivated aggression against people who are perceived to have more than they deserve
B) a defense against unconscious penis envy in women and castration anxiety in men
C) the ego being overwhelmed by urges for instant gratification by the id
D) fixation in the anal stage of development

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Psychodynamic theorists view kleptomania as a defense against unconscious penis envy in women and castration anxiety in men. They believe that individuals with kleptomania feel a sense of power and control by stealing objects that represent phallic symbols. This behavior is an attempt to compensate for feelings of inadequacy and insecurity about their own sexual organs.

Psychodynamic Theorists View Kleptomania as ______