Have you ever met someone who seems to lie about everything, even when the truth would be easier? Pathological liars can be ...

Over my 21-year career as a police officer and undercover SVU detective, I have encountered more than my share of lies and liars. Understandably, when criminals are caught, they logically wish to ...

Spotting someone who lies pathologically can be tricky, especially when it's someone close or a romantic partner. The consequences of living with a compulsive liar deeply affect trust and emotional ...

This article is co-authored with Renée Beach, my research collaborator and an incoming doctoral student in clinical psychology at the University of Alabama. Most People Lie Most people lie. In a given ...