Posted by mattw84 on April 18, 2005, at 14:18:46
In reply to Re: compulsive liars.., posted by JayDee on April 18, 2005, at 12:58:30
To all,
Lying is usually a defense mechanism used to repress, project, displace, sublimate, or flat out deny insufficiences in one's life.
Most often compulsive lying can be associated with "Cluster B" personality types -- more specifically Antisocial Personality Disorder. (DSM-IV 301.7) Alternately it could be a mild conduct disorder likely onsetting at adolescense. (DSM-IV 312.82)
Either way, everyone lies at some point, it is a natural psychological function; whether be-it for the purpose of defense or ranging to narcissism.
I do believe studies have shown that the most socially accepted people are those who are the most convincing liars... Maybe we should all start lying more often in which case. =D
Regards,
Matt
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