Pathological lying, a behaviour characterised by habitually telling lies, without a clear motive or benefit, can be challenging to identify and manage. Handling a pathological liar requires a balanced ...

Lying is a universal human behavior. Whether to protect someone’s feelings, avoid conflict, or cover up a mistake, most people fib occasionally. But when lies become habitual or manipulative, the ...

For over a century, we've been inventing technology to catch liars in the act. To this end, the polygraph was invented and became wildly popular... How do you spot a liar? Scientists say it's trickier ...

Many people think that liars will give themselves away through nervous mannerisms like shrugging, blinking or smiling. But the scientific evidence tells a different story. Henrik Sorensen via Getty ...

CHICAGO - Lying might make for great TV—just ask the contestants on FOX’s new reality competition show "The Snake"—but spotting a liar in real life is a whole different game. What we know The series, ...

It’s a truism in psychology that everybody lies. Whether the odds are 70%—a typical estimate—or even higher, depends on the exact method used to detect deception. However, there’s “lying” and there ...