Why Are People Compulsive Liars?
Compulsive adj. of having to do with, or resulting from compulsion(Webster's New World Dictionary [Webster's], 2002). Pathological adj. 1. of pathology; of or concerned with diseases 2. Due to or involving disease. 3. Governed by compulsion; compulsive [a pathological liar.] Liar n. a person who tells lies (Webster's, 2002).
Compulsive or pathological liars are people who tell lies constantly. Compulsive lying is not a diagnosed condition (Dr. Gail Saltz, 2004). They tell lies even when it would do them no good ("Why People Lie," 2003, p.8). Paul Ekman, A professor from University of California, San Francisco says that People who are compulsive liars tell lies for fun, not to get out of trouble like many others. He says lying is their drug it gives them adrenalin and makes them feel in control of the person they are lying to ("Why People Lie," 2003, p.8).
My hypothesis was that Compulsive / pathological lairs, lie because of emotional issues, neglect, or something that......
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