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What is the medical term meaning pathological liar?

mythomania also known as pseudologia fantastica or pathological lying) is a condition involving compulsive lying by a person with no obvious motivation. The affected person might believe their lies to be truth, and may have to create elaborate myths to reconcile them with other facts-Wikipedia


What is the difference between a pathological liar and a psychopath?

A pathological liar could be a psychopath, but statistically speaking he is probably just narcissistic and/or ASPD (sociopath). Psychopaths are the extreme version of ASPD. Essentially it is someone who intentionally causes trauma to another.


Does a pathological liar make a person think that another person in their lie is a patholigcal liar?

Yes, it it fairly common for a pathological liar try to make another person in their lie appear to be the pathological liar. A pathological liar does not like being caught in their lies and may try to set the stage for someone else to take the blame. Some pathological liars believe their own lies and may try to blame someone else for a false statement so that they can continue to believe their own lie.


How can you treat a pathological liar?

like any other trash.......out on the curb and call the dump truck.


Provide the psychologist with a recommendation for which research method should be used to gather data on the pathological liars and their spouses?

A mixed-methods approach would be beneficial, combining quantitative surveys to gather objective data on lying behavior and its impact, along with qualitative interviews to explore personal experiences, emotions, and motivations behind the lying behavior. This approach can provide a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon and its impact on relationships.

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What words describe a lying person?

deceitfulmisleadingunreliable


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.


Synonum for chronic lying?

Synonym for chronic lying would be a mythomaniac or a pathological liar.


How can you tell if your girlfriend is a pathological liar?

you know your friend is a pathological liar basicly if they always have a tendency to lie and if they lie their way to deep in the lie to tell the truth. or if they constantly lie to cover up another lie and so on.


How do you discipline a pathological liar teenager?

Pathological lying is not amenable to discipline. Your teenager needs professional help.


Is there a mental illness When a person believes their lies?

Yes it is called Pathological Liar or Compulsive Liar. If someone is lying to gain something whether it be admiration, power, money, etc. this is a Pathological Liar. If someone is lying about everything even small details or changes stories around for no apparent reason this is a Compulsive Liar. I personally think both are dangerous and both can and/or will lie for some sort of gain. Usually a Compulsive Liar will lie, know it's a lie, and actually believe it. A Pathological Liar might know they are lying and not necessarily believe it but will defend it. Hope this helped.


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.


How can you tell whether your boyfriend is a Slime ball liar or a pathological liar?

whats the difference.? once they give you two lies. dump him .don't let him get to 3. I was with a pathological liar and a scum bag. they never stop lying . I wasted my life for 6 years.


How does a person become a pathological liar?

They just keep lying about everything, everytime and start believing their own lies too.


Is a pathological liar likely to be a gambler too?

No, being a pathological liar does not make you more susceptible to becoming a gambler. Lying and gambling are two totally separate entities. But they might overlap. For instance, a gambler may lie to cover up his gambling habits. But a liar might not be a gambler at all.


What is the medical term meaning pathological liar?

mythomania also known as pseudologia fantastica or pathological lying) is a condition involving compulsive lying by a person with no obvious motivation. The affected person might believe their lies to be truth, and may have to create elaborate myths to reconcile them with other facts-Wikipedia


How do you expose a pathological liar who says they have millions?

In the long run does it really matter if this person is a pathological liar and, if you do not have real proof then there is no point. The only reason you should be concerned is if this person is doing business and lying about their money or if they are cheating others out of their money and if that is the case seek legal advice. Pathological liars will hang themselves with their own tongue.