Speaking of Psychology Can a pathological liar be cured? with Drew Curtis, PhD, and Christian L. Hart, PhD
Jan 18, 2023
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Awareness And The Relief–Remorse Cycle
- Pathological liars are usually aware and intentionally lie, not deluded or psychotic.
- Lies often provide immediate anxiety relief but lead to later guilt and remorse.
Dishonesty Tends To Generalize
- People who lie frequently in one domain tend to lie across other domains as well.
- Some individuals still show niche deception patterns tied to specific roles or contexts.
Fraudsters Differ From Pathological Liars
- Large frauds (Madoff-style) often reflect antisocial traits, not classic pathological lying.
- Such offenders lie maliciously with callous disregard and lack of remorse, differing from many pathological liars.