Pathological lying, also known as pseudologia fantastica (Latin for "fantastic pseudology"), is a chronic behavior characterized by the habitual or compulsive...

deception is a lie told because it is believed (possibly incorrectly) that the deceived person will benefit. In psychiatry, pathological lying (also called...

Pathologic (Russian: Мор. Утопия, romanized: Mor. Utopiya, IPA: [ˈmor ʊˈtopʲɪjə], lit. 'More. Utopia' – a pun on Thomas More's Utopia and the Russian word...

nineteenth century.: 986–996  Portrait of a Kleptomaniac Kleptolagnia Pathological lying (or mythomania) Kleptoparasitism "Word List: Definitions of Mania...

been described as a "pathological narcissist" for whom the "ego-ideal" has become "inflated and destructive" and whose "grandiose lies, poor sense of reality...

or superficial charm, inflated and grandiose sense of self-worth, pathological lying/deceit, and manipulation for personal gain. Deficient affective experience:...

and hostility). The related syndrome of psychopathy also features pathological lying and manipulation for personal gain, as well as superficial charm,...

constantly-changing ones, and begins to display signs of sociopathy and pathological lying, ignoring clear signs of danger (sudden radiation burns, impossible...

to reconcile with his ex-wife and son whom he alienated with his pathological lying. The film is the second of three collaborations between Carrey and...

titled Casey Anthony: Where the Truth Lies. In an interview with USA Today, Dean said that Casey's pathological lying was a defense mechanism caused by her...

such as infidelity, mental illness, particularly schizophrenia and pathological lying. This mystery, family drama revolves around Victor Buenavidez (Albert...

self-worth Item 3: Need for stimulation/proneness to boredom Item 4: Pathological lying Item 5: Conning/manipulative Item 6: Lack of remorse or guilt Item...

ISBN 978-0-88048-082-6. Dike CC, Baranoski M, Griffith EE (2005). "Pathological lying revisited". The Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and...

runs counter to some intuition, then the phenomenon is sometimes called pathological. On the other hand, if a phenomenon does not run counter to intuition...

disorder according to DSM-5 if certain diagnostic criteria are met. Pathological gambling is a common disorder associated with social and family costs...

motorcyclist who claims to have a mobster boyfriend and is prone to pathological lying, convinces Laura, a dissatisfied laundress, to leave her job and husband...

Checklist, more specifically traits such as "conning/manipulative", "pathological lying,” "callous/lack of empathy", and “glibness/superficial charm”. Donald...

traits: Glibness/superficial charm Grandiose sense of self-worth Pathological lying Conning/manipulative Lack of remorse or guilt Callous/lack of empathy...

Paxton) is a troubled teen with an addiction to pot, and problems with pathological lying. She becomes Bradin's girlfriend and pressures him into using drugs...

significant evidence supporting paranormal phenomena is a result of deception or lies" as pseudoskepticism. While Truzzi's characterization was aimed at the holders...

distrusted him, owing to his argumentative personality, his nearly pathological lying, and his reputation for theft. Having heard of gold that had been...

forgives him once Elliott tells him that he is willing to work on his pathological lying. However, when Elliot is offered a book deal, he rushes off. At a...

Additional traits may include superficial charm, sexual promiscuity, and pathological lying. Dissociative identity disorder Dissociative identity disorder (DID)...

Kevin Helliker of the Journal speculated that Hickock may have been pathologically lying or engaging in fantasy in his manuscript, arguing that had Hickock's...

drugs to treat a variety of mental illnesses (depression, anxiety, pathological lying, and obsessive-compulsive disorder). When Cadie attempts to bond with...

Child lying refers to children displaying varying degrees of deceptive behavior in a social situation. Children have been observed lying as early as age...

government's star witness. Whitacre becomes delusional and engages in pathological lying to save himself, leading the FBI to learn that he suffers from bipolar...

was an attempt to achieve some closure. Graham explains that he was a pathological liar, which destroyed his relationship with Elizabeth. He has since gone...

position of the other. Pathological lying is closely linked to Haltlose personality disorder, with Arthur Kielholz noting "They lie like children...this...

the investigation, as the person behind the assault suffered from pathological lying. The event provoked a controversy on the treatment of information...