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FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 17, 2023·3 min readKleptomaniacs Exhibit Distinct Patterns of Gazing and Brain ActivityPeople with kleptomania, or the overwhelming impulse to commit theft or shoplift, exhibit distinct patterns of gaze and brain activity when exposed to environmental cues associated with their compulsion.Read More
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