This podcast episode delves deep into the complexities of pathological lying, covering topics such as its prevalence, motivators, characteristics, and assessment challenges. Experts discuss the distinction between occasional lying and compulsive pathological lying, emphasizing the excessive and harmful nature of the latter. The episode explores the role of nature, nurture, and incentives in driving pathological lying behavior and highlights the difficulties in diagnosing and treating this condition due to the lack of a formal diagnostic label.
