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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Synonym for chronic lying would be a mythomaniac or a pathological liar.
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No it can't.
A pathological liar may also be schizophrenic. Both are defects in the brain and schizophrenia may be the cause of pathological lying.
Treatment for pathological lying typically involves therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, to address underlying issues and teach healthier coping strategies. Medication may be prescribed if there are underlying mental health conditions contributing to the lying behavior. Building trust and open communication in relationships is also important in managing pathological lying.
just say i am sorry for what ever you did
Fist to the face
Pathological lying is not amenable to discipline. Your teenager needs professional help.
Most people with Asperger's Syndrome are too honest for their own good. Pathological lying is another problem altogether.
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.
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