Which statement is true of kleptomania?
A) It is highly prevalent among female shoplifters.
B) It is highly prevalent among male shoplifters.
C) It has not been strongly substantiated by the available research.
D) It is a disease specific to Caucasian females over age forty.
E) It is a manifestation of childhood trauma.

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Although kleptomania has been described as a condition in which individuals impulsively steal items that are not needed, it is not a widely accepted diagnosis in the psychiatric community. Further research is needed to substantiate its existence as a distinct disorder. There is no evidence to support choices A, B, D, or E.

Which Statement Is True of Kleptomania