The Pathology of Lying

The Pathology of Lying, Accusation, and Swindling: A Study in Forensic Psychology is a classic psychology study by William and Mary Healy. Through comparison of the literature on pathological lying with our own extensive material we are led to perceive the insistent necessity for closer definition of the subject than has been heretofore offered. Reasons for excluding types earlier described as pathological liars will be found throughout our work. Better definition goes hand in hand with better understanding, and it is only natural that formal, detailed contemplation of the subject should lead to seeing new lines of demarcation.