Statistics show that about two-thirds of individuals shoplift at some point in their lives. why do you think so many people shoplift?

People shoplift for various reasons, including:

1. Financial problems, poverty and lack of funds- because they cannot afford items they desire
2. Depression and poor mental health- People with poor mental health might shoplift to gain temporary thrills and an emotional high.
3. Peer pressure- this is common in teenage males in particular, where they shoplift in order to impress their friend groups with their bravery.
4. Kleptomania- where people who are generally well-off have uncontrollable impulses to steal in order to feel relieved. Kleptomania stems from psychological disturbances. 

For many, there is a thrill in shoplifting because there is an enticing thing about doing the forbidden. It is a sort of feeling of Triumph that one has managed to escape the consequences that fall on so many others. It gives one a Feeling of being almost Invincible, that one has managed to avoid punishment for the transgression.

productive most commonly means: achieving or producing a significant amount or result.

explanation:

productive can also mean:

producing or giving rise torelating to or engaged in the production of goods, crops, or other commodities.

these depend on how the word productive is used. most likely productive will mean   achieving or producing a significant amount or result.