Why Pathological Liars Lie?
They Usually Portray Themselves as the Hero or Victim. Along with Being Made the Hero or Victim in Their Stories, Pathological Liars Tend to Tell Lies That...
They usually portray themselves as the hero or victim. Along with being made the hero or victim in their stories, pathological liars tend to tell lies that seem to be geared at gaining admiration, sympathy, or acceptance by others.
What causes pathological lying?
Pathological lying is a symptom of various personality disorders, including antisocial, narcissistic, and histrionic personality disorders. Other conditions, such as borderline personality disorder, may also lead to frequent lies, but the lies themselves are not considered pathological.
Can pathological liars tell the truth?
Pathological liars often can't seem to tell truth from lies and may contradict themselves when questioned. Although pathological lying has been recognized by mental health experts for more than a hundred years, there has been a limited amount of research dedicated to the disorder.
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