Pathological lying
Pathological Lying
Pathological lying (also known as Pseudologia Fantastica or Mythomania) is a behavior of habitual or compulsive lying. It was first described in the medical literature in 1891 by Anton Delbrueck. The term comes from the Greek words pseudos (false) and logos (word).
Pronunciation
Pathological lying: /pəˈθɒlədʒɪkəl ˈlaɪɪŋ/
Etymology
The term "pathological lying" has its roots in the late 19th century. The word "pathological" comes from the Greek word "pathos," meaning "disease," and "logos," meaning "word" or "study." The term "lying" comes from the Old English word "leogan," which means "to deceive."
Definition
Pathological lying is a standalone disorder as well as a symptom of other disorders such as narcissistic personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, and histrionic personality disorder. It is characterized by the chronic tendency to tell lies, often for no discernible reason. These lies can be elaborate and intricate, and the liar may have difficulty distinguishing between truth and falsehood.
Related Terms
- Compulsive Lying: A behavior characterized by the habitual or compulsive telling of lies.
- Munchausen Syndrome: A psychiatric disorder in which those affected feign disease, illness, or psychological trauma to draw attention or sympathy to themselves.
- Gaslighting: A form of psychological manipulation in which a person seeks to sow seeds of doubt in a targeted individual or in members of a targeted group, making them question their own memory, perception, or sanity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pathological lying
- Wikipedia's article - Pathological lying
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