Impulse control disorder is a term used to describe a range of psychiatric conditions that share a common element - the inability to resist an impulse, urge, or temptation. There are several synonyms for this condition, including impulse disorder, impulse control dysfunction, compulsive behavior disorder, and addictive behavior disorder. These synonyms reflect the different ways in which this condition is described across medical and psychiatric fields. Common examples of impulse control disorders include binge eating, shopping addiction, gambling, and kleptomania. While the exact cause of these disorders is not yet fully understood, researchers suggest that a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors may play a role.