Stealing Impulse Test (Kleptomania): what it measures and how to interpret your score

This test is a SCREENING self-assessment of kleptomanic mechanics, inspired by the Kleptomania Symptom Assessment Scale (K-SAS, Grant & Kim) and DSM-5 criteria: rising tension before the act, relief or gratification during/after, the NON-UTILITARIAN nature of the theft (unneeded objects), loss of control and guilt. Most thefts reflect NO psychiatric disorder: it is the tension-act-relief cycle that defines kleptomania, not the act itself. This test makes no diagnosis; only a professional can.

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What the test measures

• Rising tension or arousal preceding the urge to steal.
• Relief, pleasure or appeasement felt during or after stealing.
• Stealing objects one neither needs nor really uses.
• Repeated inability to resist, guilt and consequences.

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How to interpret your score

Your result reads as an intensity, not a diagnosis:

• Weakly marked traits : Measured traits are weak or balanced; they do not strongly structure your functioning.
• Moderate traits : Moderate traits emerge across axes.
• Marked traits : Clear traits stand out and color your functioning.
• Very marked traits (non-diagnostic screening) : Dominant traits stand out. This test makes no diagnosis: only a professional can, after a full clinical evaluation.

What your full report includes

Beyond the 5 questions, the detailed PDF report (from €2.99) includes:

• Introduction : This test is a SCREENING self-assessment of kleptomanic mechanics, inspired by the Kleptomania Symptom Assessment Scale (K-SAS, Grant & Kim) and DSM-5 criteria: rising tension before the act, relief or gratification during/after, the NON-UTILITARIAN nature of the theft (unneeded objects), loss of control and guilt. Most thefts reflect NO psychiatric disorder: it is the tension-act-relief cycle that defines kleptomania, not the act itself.
• Dimension Analysis : Each dimension is analyzed individually to situate your traits.
• Global Score : Your global score reflects the overall intensity of these traits; it is not a diagnosis.
• Recommendations : Suggestions tailored to your profile to better understand your traits.

The full personalised report (your precise score, your profile per dimension, your recommendations) is paid.

When to take this test

• You recognise yourself in kleptomanie, controle des impulsions, vol compulsif and want to see more clearly.
• You want a structured reading rather than a vague impression.
• You are looking for an objective starting point before talking to a professional if needed.

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FAQ

How long does the test take? 60 questions, about 8 min. The first 5 are free. Does the test provide a diagnosis? No. It measures an intensity and gives you reference points; only a professional can make a diagnosis. Are my answers confidential? Yes: the test is 100% anonymous and the report is delivered directly to you.

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