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Kleptomania Test: Stealing Impulse Screening
63 questions·10 min·5 dimensions and a separate readiness-to-change module·up to 17 clinical frameworks·5 report sections
Reviewed by Gildas Garrec, CBT practitioner
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This test describes the sequence of impulsive stealing: the tension building beforehand, the brief relief straight after, the uselessness of the objects taken, and what makes the impulse so hard to interrupt — the guilt included. The report places each of these four stages, and the point where the sequence begins.
What you receive — a report written from your answers: what stands out, what sustains it, and where to start. This week, this month, later on.
How it is built — each axis is analyzed on its own, then cross-read with the others, through clinical reading frameworks. Your detailed answers are attached as an appendix. See an example report
The test runs over 63 questions and takes about 10 min, for a price of $3.60. You can answer it for yourself, or about someone else. In the latter case, the answers reflect your perception: they cannot establish that person’s intentions or provide a diagnosis.
We'd also suggest reading the book The Practical CBT Guide, to take this reflection further. It's included in the price and downloadable.
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Kleptomania Test: Stealing Impulse Screening — a 63-question self-assessment, about 10 min. This test describes the sequence of impulsive stealing: the tension before, the relief after, the uselessness of the object, the loss of control. Once finished, you receive a detailed PDF report ($3.60): an interpretation of its 5 dimensions, a radar chart, up to 17 clinical reading frameworks and a personalized action plan. It is designed to help you know yourself better.
This test covers tension, urges, relief, stealing, control, guilt, secrecy, money, the law, perseverance, attention, pleasure, the body and readiness to change. What the test asks, for example Tension If you feel rising tension before taking something. If you can walk into a shop without any particular tension coming up. Urges If the urge becomes hard to contain until you act. If, when such an urge arises, you manage to resist it. Relief If acting briefly calms your tension. If you have other ways of easing this tension. Stealing If you take objects you will never use. If you only take what you actually need. Control If you lose control of this act despite wanting to stop. If you fully control this behavior whenever you decide to. Guilt If you feel guilty or ashamed after taking something. If the relief often gives way, afterward, to shame. Secrecy If you hide, give away or throw out what you have taken. If you have been able to talk about this with someone close to you. Money If it is not a lack of money that drives these acts. If, when you want an item, you buy it. The law If this behavior exposes you to legal or professional consequences you are aware of. If thinking about what could follow is enough to turn you away from doing it. Perseverance If your attempts to hold back regularly fail. If, when you promise yourself to stop something, you stick to it. Attention If, before acting, your thoughts focus more and more on the act. If, when an urge of this kind comes up, you can turn your attention to something else. Pleasure If the pleasure comes mainly from the act itself, not the object. If taking something gives you neither relief nor pleasure. The body If your heart races as the urge to take something grows. If your body tenses up when this urge appears. Readiness to change If these behaviors have a real effect on your life. If you believe you are capable of growing in this area.
About this test
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Dimensions assessed
- ●Tension before the act- Rising tension or arousal preceding the urge to steal.
- ●Relief after the act- Relief, pleasure or appeasement felt during or after stealing.
- ●Non-utilitarian nature- Stealing objects one neither needs nor really uses.
- ●Loss of control and guilt- Repeated inability to resist, guilt and consequences.
- ●Readiness to Change- Measures your current readiness to acknowledge the impact of this topic on your life and engage in a process of growth.
- ●Your reading of these thefts- How you explain to yourself these thefts you can't control, before the test tells you anything. This section measures no difficulty and produces no level: it gathers a starting reading, because a compulsive behavior isn't approached the same way depending on whether it's explained by poorly regulated inner tension, by outside circumstances, or by a habit that has taken over.
Reference frameworks and authors
- DSM-5 — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 2013)
- ICD-11 — International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (World Health Organization, 2022)
Why take this test?
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This test describes the sequence of impulsive stealing: the tension building beforehand, the brief relief straight after, the uselessness of the objects taken, and what makes the impulse so hard to interrupt — the guilt included. The report places each of these four stages, and the point where the sequence begins.
The questionnaire explores 5 areas: Tension before the act, Relief after the act, Non-utilitarian nature, Loss of control and guilt, Your reading of these thefts. Your answers support reflection, not a diagnosis. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
Dimensions explored
These are the aspects explored by this questionnaire. Your answers help put them into perspective.
Tension before the act
Rising tension or arousal preceding the urge to steal.
Relief after the act
Relief, pleasure or appeasement felt during or after stealing.
Non-utilitarian nature
Stealing objects one neither needs nor really uses.
Loss of control and guilt
Repeated inability to resist, guilt and consequences.
Readiness to Change
Measures your current readiness to acknowledge the impact of this topic on your life and engage in a process of growth.
Your reading of these thefts
How you explain to yourself these thefts you can't control, before the test tells you anything. This section measures no difficulty and produces no level: it gathers a starting reading, because a compulsive behavior isn't approached the same way depending on whether it's explained by poorly regulated inner tension, by outside circumstances, or by a habit that has taken over.
How does it work?
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Take the test
Answer the 63 questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers — just choose the option that best describes you. The test takes about 10 min.
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Proceed to payment
Once you finish the test, pay $3.60 securely to unlock your full report. No registration required.
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Download your detailed PDF report
For a comprehensive analysis, get your PDF report (5 dimensions analyzed, radar chart, personalized recommendations, action plan). Instant download after secure payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this test measure?
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This test evaluates 5 psychological dimensions: Tension before the act, Relief after the act, Non-utilitarian nature, Loss of control and guilt, Your reading of these thefts. The report distinguishes the areas explored and their limits of interpretation. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
How long does this test take?
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The test contains 63 questions and takes approximately 10 min to complete. You can answer at your own pace — your progress is automatically saved in your browser.
How does this test work?
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The test is anonymous and requires no registration. After completing it, you immediately see a preview of your results. The detailed PDF report, with in-depth analysis, charts and personalized recommendations, is available for $3.60.
Is this test scientifically validated?
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This questionnaire draws on 5 dimensions from recognized psychological frameworks (Tension before the act, Relief after the act, Non-utilitarian nature…). It's a self-assessment tool for reflection, not a clinical diagnostic instrument: it has not undergone formal psychometric validation (sample, reliability coefficient) and does not replace a professional assessment.
What does the PDF report contain?
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Your report includes an analysis by dimension, explanations and personalised points for reflection and a separate readiness-to-change module. Scores are interpreted according to the purpose and limitations of this questionnaire.
Is my data kept confidential?
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No account creation, no email required — no sign-up needed at all. Your answers are sent to our servers while you take the test. All data is automatically deleted after 30 days — see our Privacy page for full detail.
Who is this test for?
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Read this test’s introduction and dimensions to check whether they match your situation. Answer from the perspective specified in the instructions.
Can I retake the test later?
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Yes, you can retake this test as many times as you wish. Some people take it again after several months to observe how their profile evolves. Each new attempt generates its own report — previous answers are not reused.
What should I do with my results?
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The report organises your answers and offers points for reflection. You can discuss it with a professional; it does not replace their assessment or prescribe treatment.
Can people close to me also take it?
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Yes. Each person gets their own anonymous, unique report, based on THEIR answers. Comparing profiles within a family or couple can be useful — provided each person takes the test honestly and on their own, without influencing one another during the answers.
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