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Spelling selection — Identify the correctly spelled psychological term used in criminology: select the accurate spelling of "Kleptomania" from the given alternatives.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Kleptomania

Explanation:


Given data

  • Term: "Kleptomania" (impulse to steal).
  • Options: Klaptomania; Klepptomania; Kleptemania; Kleptomania


Concept/Approach
Greek root "kleptein" (to steal) + "mania" (madness) → "Kleptomania".


Step-by-step reasoning
Kleptomania — correct spelling: "klepto" + "mania".Klaptomania — wrong consonant "a" vs "e" and "p" cluster.Klepptomania — incorrect double "p".Kleptemania — incorrect vowel "e" inserted: should be "o".


Verification/Alternative
Medical and psychological dictionaries confirm "kleptomania".


Common pitfalls
Doubling the "p" or altering the "o" in "klepto".


Final Answer
Correct spelling: Kleptomania.

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