Open AccessSociobiology and pathopsychology of kleptomania
Author(s) -
Ю. С. Шевченко
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
èksperimentalʹnaâ psihologiâ
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2311-7036
pISSN - 2072-7593
DOI - 10.17759/exppsy.2015080303
Subject(s) - sociobiology , instinct , psychology , phenomenon , evolutionary psychology , psychoanalysis , social psychology , epistemology , evolutionary biology , philosophy , biology
In this article we discuss the phenomenon of kleptomania from the standpoint of evolutionary and sociobiology. The differences between kleptomania and theft are shown. The basic evolutionary fixed «programs» of assignment / hold of other animals «goods» are revealed. We discuss the controversial issues of the instinctive nature kleptomaniac behavior in humans (especially in children).