Pathological Lying: Theoretical and Empirical Support for a Diagnostic Entity.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Pathological lying, originally called "pseudologia phantastica," has an established history within clinical practice and literature, although it has not been recognized as a psychological disorder within major nosological systems. With the movement in psychological sciences toward theory-driven, empirically supported diagnoses, the current study sought to empirically test whether pathological lying aligned with nosological definitions and could be defined as a diagnostic entity.

Methods

A total of 807 people were recruited (January to October of 2019) from various mental health forums, social media, and a university. Of those recruited, 623 completed the study. Participants responded to a lie frequency prompt, questionnaires about lying behavior, the Lying in Every

SUBMITTER: Curtis DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9176035 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature