The authors define pathologic lying as falsification entirely disproportionate to any discernable end in view a liar of this type is not falsifying because he is insane feebleminded or epileptic his lying too represents a trait rather than an episode it is an easy and a short step from this form of lying to swindling and closely akin to these traits is that of accusation of self or of others without reasonable motive dr healy has had exceptional opportunity to become acquainted with . Pathological lying accusation and swindling a study in forensic psychology william healy mary tenney healy full view 1915 pathological lying accusation and swindling a study in forensic psychology william healy mary tenney healy snippet view 1969 view all common terms and phrases ability able affairs appeared asked attempt become behavior better brother brought called career . Pathological lying accusation and swindling a study in forensic psychology by healy william and healy mary librivox books 23 o 3 ratings. Pathological lying accusation and swindling a study in forensic psychology issue 1 issue 1 of criminal science monograph pathological lying accusation and swindling a study in forensic psychology mary tenney healy authors william healy mary tenney healy publisher little brown 1915 original from the university of california . read pathological lying accusation and swindling a study in forensic psychology 1915 uploaded by ian fleming the authors define pathologic lying as falsification entirely disproportionate to any discernable end in view a liar of this type is not falsifying because he is insane feebleminded or epileptic his lying too represents a trait rather than an episode it is an easy and a short step