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title: "Pseudologia Fantastica: Layers of Deceit"
description: Compulsive lying, also known as pathological lying, mythomania, or habitual lying, is a condition where individuals habitually convey falsehoods, often without apparent cause.
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# [Pseudologia Fantastica: Layers of Deceit](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/business-of-practice-blog/pseudologia-fantastica-layers-of-deceit)

 Written by [Amanda Beltrani](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/business-of-practice-blog/author/amanda-beltrani) | Mar 15, 2024 2:54:10 PM

Compulsive lying, also known as pathological lying, mythomania, or habitual lying, is a condition where individuals habitually convey falsehoods, often without apparent cause. 

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