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It was not a discovery but a notion. Anton del Bruck in 1891 was first to describe a finding in some of his patients which he termed "Pseudologia Fantastica" or "Pathological Lying". I'm sure we all know lots of people, besides presidents Nixon and Clinton and O.J. Simpson, that fits this concept well. If the person who asked the question reads Spanish I suggest monografias.com for an excellent article on these matters: The title of the article is Dino...
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How do you treat pathological lying?
Pathological lying is a symptom of many different diseases and conditions. It can only be treated by a psychologist who specializes in this type of disorder.
What words describe a lying person?
deceitfulmisleadingunreliable
Synonum for chronic lying?
Synonym for chronic lying would be a mythomaniac or a pathological liar.
What is a Synonym for pathological lying?
pseudologia phantastica
Can pathological lying be linked to cerebral palsy?
No it can't.
Can a pathological liar also be a schizophrenic?
A pathological liar may also be schizophrenic. Both are defects in the brain and schizophrenia may be the cause of pathological lying.
How does one deal with pathological lying step son?
Fist to the face
How do you apologize to someone for your pathological lying?
just say i am sorry for what ever you did
How do you discipline a pathological liar teenager?
Pathological lying is not amenable to discipline. Your teenager needs professional help.
Does pathological lying evidenced in a child with Asperger's Syndrome point to another underlying mental disorder?
Most people with Asperger's Syndrome are too honest for their own good. Pathological lying is another problem altogether.
Is there any medication available for a pathological liar?
It would be nice if there were! The only treatment for pathological lying is therapy. Unfortunately, most pathological liars are not interested in being cured. They do not think there is anything wrong with them.
What is it called when some lies and believes their lies to the point of tears?
Pathological lying
