definitions
This is the main thing a person with pyromania is obsessed with.
fire/setting fires
This term refers to the actual crime of intentionally burning property.
Arson
you might find a person with pyromania hoarding these items
matches, lighters/fire starters
To be diagnosed with pyromania, the person has to intentionally set a fire more than___
once
Pyromania is significantly more common in this gender.
Males
This is the 6-letter name for the disorder where someone cannot stop the urge to set fires.
Pyromania
While arson is a crime, pyromania is considered this.
a psychiatric diagnosis (or mental health condition)
Individuals may seek affiliation with this specific local department or even try to become one of its members.
fire department (or firefighter)
A key criterion is that the fire setting is not done in response to a delusion or this other psychotic symptom.
A hallucination
Individuals with pyromania often lack these interpersonal abilities.
Social skills
what might a person with pyromania feel after setting a fire
pleasure or relief
An arsonist might set a fire to get this from a person they are mad at.
revenge
This term describes the feeling of being alert, highly energized, and reactive to stimuli before a fire.
affect arousal
Pyromania is not diagnosed if the act occurs during this specific phase of Bipolar Disorder.
a manic episode
Research suggests pyromania might be similar to this type of addiction, which includes gambling.
a behavioral addiction
the strong "urge" or "push" a person feels to set a fire.
impulse
Unlike pyromania, arson is often done to hide a _____
Crime
A diagnosis is not made if the behavior is better explained by this "antisocial" condition.
What is antisocial personality disorder
If a person sets fires only while intoxicated, the diagnosis of pyromania is generally excluded because the act is attributed to this.
substance intoxication (or impaired judgment due to substances)
A history of being abused or neglected by these family members is a risk factor.
Parents/guardians
Pyromania is classified as this type of disorder, where people feel a strong urge they cannot stop.
an impulse control disorder
While an arsonist might want economic or personal gain, a pyromaniac is motivated by their own internal_____.
emotions or feelings
Clinicians must ensure the behavior is not better explained by this disorder, often diagnosed in children/teens, which includes aggression toward people and animals.
Conduct Disorder
The cycle of tension and relief in pyromania is similar to the craving and gratification cycle seen in these types of disorders.
substance use disorders
Having this type of disability is listed as a risk factor for developing pyromania.
a learning disability