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Understanding Pyromania: Causes & Treatment by yeremias setyawan is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Pyromania is defined as a pattern of deliberate and purposeful fire setting on more than one occasion, preceded by tension or affective arousal and followed by pleasure or relief from setting fires. It is classified as a disruptive, impulse-control disorder. Prevalence is unknown but it is more common in males. The course tends to be episodic. It is associated with conduct disorder, substance abuse, and bipolar disorder. Assessment involves exploring the history of fire setting and potential reinforcement m

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yeremias setyawan
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