Different Types of Shoplifters
Terrence Shulman used to shoplift. Now he helps shoplifters stop stealing. He divides shoplifters into six types.
Compulsive Shoplifters: 85%
For these people, shoplifting is a compulsion. They can't stop themselves. These shoplifters often have other compulsive behaviors such as overeating, shopping, drug use, or gambling. They often don't take care of themselves. Usually they steal items that are inexpensive. Then they give these things to others as gifts. If they are caught, they are very emotional. They might cry and feel shame.
Professionals - People Who Steal For Profit: 2%
Professional shoplifters steal expensive items. They often take many items at the same time. Many of them use special tools. If the police catch them, they will try to run away. If they can't escape, they show no emotion. They are cool, calm, and collected. They never feel guilty.
The Poor - People Who Steal Because They Have No Money: 5%
These shoplifters usually steal necessities like food, baby diapers, toiletries, or children's clothing. If they are caught, they will say that they are sorry. However, they will also explain that they have no money. They may be angry at society because they are poor. They believe shoplifting is necessary to support themselves and their families.
Thrill Seekers - People Who Steal for Excitement: 5%
These shoplifters will often steal in groups. Many teenagers belong to this type. They steal because it's exciting. Teenagers steal clothes, CDs, make-up, and computer games. They often feel afraid if the police catch them.
Drug Addicts: 2%
Like professionals, they take expensive items. Then they sell these things to get money to buy drugs. They are usually less careful than the professionals. If they are caught, they will try to run away.
Kleptomaniacs - Those Who Steal for No Reason: 1%
Kleptomaniacs are impulsive. They don't think before they act. They are also often careless. They will often take items they don't need and can't use. For example, they might steal shoes that don't fit. If they are caught, they will usually admit they are kleptomaniacs. They do not feel guilty and they are not ashamed. They will often give excuses like, "I don't know why I took it because I don't even need it."
A. Read the statements and write true (T) or false (F).
1. All shoplifters are the same.
2. Shoplifters are usually poor.
3. Professional shoplifters don't feel guilty.
4. Poor people steal expensive items.
5. Kleptomaniacs are often careless.
6. Professionals may use tools.
B. Answer the questions about the following types of shoplifters: compulsive shoplifters, professionals, the poor, thrill seekers, drug addicts, kleptomaniacs.
1. What is the percentage of shoplifters that are this type?
2. Why do they steal?
3. What do they steal?
4. What do they do if they are caught?
5. What feelings do they have if they are caught?
B) 1 )Compulsive Shoplifters.
ОтветитьУдалить1.a. the percentage of shoplifters of this type is 85%
1.b.They steal from the store because they can't stop themselves.
1.c.Usually they steal items that are inexpensive.
1.d ,e. If they are caught, they are very emotional.
They might cry and feel shame.
2. Professional shoplifters.
2.a. 2% of this type;
2.b. they steal for profit;
2.c. Professional shoplifters steal expensive items. They often take many items at the same time.
They can also use special tools 💁♀️
2.d. If the police catch them, they will try to run away. If they can't escape, they show no emotion.
2.d. They never feel guilty;
3.The Poor - People Who Steal Because They Have No Money.
3.а. 5%;
3.b. They have no money. They believe shoplifting is necessary to support themselves and their families.
3.c. These shoplifters usually steal necessities like food, baby diapers, toiletries, or children's clothing.
3.d. If they are caught, they will say that they are sorry.
4. Thrill Seekers
4.а. the percentage of shoplifters of this type is 5%.
4.b. They steal because it's exciting
4.c. They steal because it's exciting. Teenagers steal clothes, CDs, make-up, and computer games.
4.d. They often feel afraid if the police catch them.
5. Drug Addicts;
5.a. 2%;
5.b. they steal things and then sell them to buy drugs for this money;
5.c. like professionals, they steal expensive;
5.d. If they are caught, they will try to run away.
6. Kleptomaniacs
6.a. 1%
6.b . they steal for no reason
6.с. they take items they don't need and don't even fit;
6.d.If they are caught, they will usually admit they are kleptomaniacs.
A) 1)F;
2)F;
3)T;
4)F;
5)F;
6)T.
A)
ОтветитьУдалить1)F;
2)F;
3)T;
4)F;
5)F;
6)T.
B) 1 )Compulsive Shoplifters.
1.a. the percentage of shoplifters of this type is 85%
1.b.They steal from the store because they can't stop themselves.
1.c.Usually they steal items that are inexpensive.
1.d ,e. If they are caught, they are very emotional.
They might cry and feel shame.
2. Professional shoplifters.
2.a. 2% of this type;
2.b. they steal for profit;
2.c. Professional shoplifters steal expensive items. They often take many items at the same time.
They can also use special tools 💁♀
2.d. If the police catch them, they will try to run away. If they can't escape, they show no emotion.
2.d. They never feel guilty;
3.The Poor - People Who Steal Because They Have No Money.
3.а. 5%;
3.b. They have no money. They believe shoplifting is necessary to support themselves and their families.
3.c. These shoplifters usually steal necessities like food, baby diapers, toiletries, or children's clothing.
3.d. If they are caught, they will say that they are sorry.
4. Thrill Seekers
4.а. the percentage of shoplifters of this type is 5%.
4.b. They steal because it's exciting
4.c. They steal because it's exciting. Teenagers steal clothes, CDs, make-up, and computer games.
4.d. They often feel afraid if the police catch them.
5. Drug Addicts;
5.a. 2%;
5.b. they steal things and then sell them to buy drugs for this money;
5.c. like professionals, they steal expensive;
5.d. If they are caught, they will try to run away.
6. Kleptomaniacs
6.a. 1%
6.b . they steal for no reason
6.с. they take items they don't need and don't even fit;
6.d.If they are caught, they will usually admit they are kleptomaniacs.
Айша Анжоева
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A)
1)F;
2)F;
3)T;
4)F;
5)F;
6)T.
B) 1 )Compulsive Shoplifters.
1.a. the percentage of shoplifters of this type is 85%
1.b.They steal from the store because they can't stop themselves.
1.c.Usually they steal items that are inexpensive.
1.d ,e. If they are caught, they are very emotional.
They might cry and feel shame.
2. Professional shoplifters.
2.a. 2% of this type;
2.b. they steal for profit;
2.c. Professional shoplifters steal expensive items. They often take many items at the same time.
They can also use special tools 💁♀️
2.d. If the police catch them, they will try to run away. If they can't escape, they show no emotion.
2.d. They never feel guilty;
3.The Poor - People Who Steal Because They Have No Money.
3.а. 5%;
3.b. They have no money. They believe shoplifting is necessary to support themselves and their families.
3.c. These shoplifters usually steal necessities like food, baby diapers, toiletries, or children's clothing.
3.d. If they are caught, they will say that they are sorry.
4. Thrill Seekers
4.а. the percentage of shoplifters of this type is 5%.
4.b. They steal because it's exciting
4.c. They steal because it's exciting. Teenagers steal clothes, CDs, make-up, and computer games.
4.d. They often feel afraid if the police catch them.
5. Drug Addicts;
5.a. 2%;
5.b. they steal things and then sell them to buy drugs for this money;
5.c. like professionals, they steal expensive;
5.d. If they are caught, they will try to run away.
6. Kleptomaniacs
6.a. 1%
6.b . they steal for no reason
6.с. they take items they don't need and don't even fit;
6.d.If they are caught, they will usually admit they are kleptomaniacs.
Khairulaeva Shuanat
ОтветитьУдалитьA)
1. F
2. F
3. T
4. F
5. T
6. F
B)
1. Compulsive Shoplifters: 85%
Professionals: 2%
The Poor: 5%
Thrill Seekers: 5%
Drug Addicts: 2%
Kleptomaniacs : 1%
2. For compulsive shoplifters, shoplifting is a compulsion.
Professionals steal for profit.
The poor steal because they have no money.
Thrill seekers steal for excitement.
Drug addicts steal things to sell them and buy drugs.
Kleptomaniacs steal for no reason.
3. Compulsive shoplifters steal items that are inexpensive.
Professionals steal expensive items.
The poor necessities like food, baby diapers, toiletries, or children's clothing.
Thrill seekers steal clothes, CDs, make-up, and computer games.
Drug addicts steal expensive items.
Kleptomaniacs steal items they don't need and can't use.
4. If compulsive shoplifters are caught, they are very emotional, they might cry and feel shame.
If the police catch professionals, they will try to run away. If they can't escape, they
If the poor are caught, they will say that they are sorry. However, they will also explain that they have no money.
Thrill seekers often feel afraid if the police catch them.
If drug addicts are caught, they will try to run away.
If kleptomaniacs are caught, they will usually admit they are kleptomaniacs.
5. If compulsive shoplifters are caught, they might cry and feel shame.
If the police catch professionals, they will show no emotion. They never feel guilty.
If thrill seekers are caught, they will not feel afraid.
If kleptomaniacs are caught, they will give excuses.
2. For compulsive shoplifters, shoplifting is a compulsion.
ОтветитьУдалитьProfessionals steal for profit.
The poor steal because they have no money.
Thrill seekers steal for excitement.
Drug addicts steal things to sell them and buy drugs.
Kleptomaniacs steal for no reason.
3. Compulsive shoplifters steal items that are inexpensive.
Professionals steal expensive items.
The poor necessities like food, baby diapers, toiletries, or children's clothing.
Thrill seekers steal clothes, CDs, make-up, and computer games.
Drug addicts steal expensive items.
Kleptomaniacs steal items they don't need and can't use.