Leshaun is diagnosed with pyromania. He suffers from no other psychological disorders, but gets intense pleasure from watching buildings burn. He sets a fire to get revenge or for financial gain. What is unusual about Leshaun's case?
a. It is unusual for a person with pyromania to be motivated by revenge or financial gain.
b. It is unusual for a man to have pyromania.
c. It is unusual for a person with pyromania not to suffer also from mood disorders and/or substance abuse.
d. It is unusual for a person with pyromania to get pleasure from watching a building burn.
A
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