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According to jack katz, there are several reasons why adolescents might shoplift, the first being the material appeal of the objects that are taken, but more importantly, they:

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the first being the material appeal of the objects that are taken, but more importantly, they regard “getting away with it” as a demonstration of personal competence.
When a shoplifter managed to steal the goods without being spotted, they tend to felt some sort of accomplishment because they feel that they've oursmarted to store owner.
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