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The Psychology of Cheating and Stealing

Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology

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The Importance of Being Truthful

Mental health professionals may think that stealing can be explained by a psychological disorder. The habitual thief may appear to suffer from compulsion, which is what's called kleptomania. But the so-called kleptomaniac is actually someone who steals frequently and becomes good at it. And feeling better has little relevance to relieving depression.

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