Impulse is a sudden and irresistible
desire or force in a person, compelling him to the conscious performance of
some act for which there is no motive; for example, kleptomania means an
irresistible desire to steal articles which may be of small value and even, may
be of no use to the person stealing the article. A sane person who has
self–control and judgment capacity may not finally give shape to his impulsive
or compulsive desire. But an insane person, who lacks in self–control and
judgment capacity, cannot resist the impulse and may commit any offence. Thus,
in connection with commission of an unlawful act, impulse is a good defense for
an insane person which is not so for a sane person. Some types of impulses are:
- Dipsomania: This
is found in alcoholics who have an irresistible desire to take alcoholic
drinks.
- Pyromania: Here,
there is an irresistible desire to set fire to things, which may be
important and valuable. The person is not conscious or careful, at least
temporarily, to the possible dangers of his act.
- Mutilomania: This
is an irresistible desire to injure and mutilate animals, commonly the
domestic pets.
- Sexual impulse: The
person may feel compulsive urge to perform sexual intercourse, often in a
perverted way. There may be some psychic problem concerning the sexual
behavior; or the person may be a victim of mental sub normality.
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