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Pathology of Lying, Accusation, and Swindling: A Study in Forensic Psychology
by William Healy, Mary Tenney Healy
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9 totalPATHOLOGICAL LYING, ACCUSATION, AND SWINDLING A STUDY IN FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY - BY - WILLIAM HEALY, A.B., M.D. - DIRECTOR, PSYCHOPATHIC INSTITUTE, JUVENILE COURT, CHICAGO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR NERVOUS AND MENTAL DISEASES CHICAGO POLICLINIC; AUTHOR OF \`\`THE INDIVIDUAL DELINQUENT'' AND - MARY TENNEY HEALY, B.L. - TO MERRITT W. PINCKNEY JUDGE OF THE JUVENILE COURT CHICAGO
CHAPTER EDITORIAL ANNOUNCEMENT PREFACE I. INTRODUCTION II. PREVIOUS STUDIES III. CASES OF PATHOLOGICAL LYING AND SWINDLING IV. CASES OF PATHOLOGICAL ACCUSATION V. CASES OF PATHOLOGICAL LYING IN BORDER-LINE MENTAL TYPES VI. CONCLUSIONS INDEX OF AUTHORS INDEX OF TOPICS - PATHOLOGICAL LYING, ACCUSATION, AND SWINDLING - CHAPTER I - INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER II - PREVIOUS STUDIES
CHAPTER III - CASES OF PATHOLOGICAL LYING AND SWINDLING
CHAPTER IV - CASES OF PATHOLOGICAL ACCUSATION
CHAPTER V - CASES OF PATHOLOGICAL LYING IN BORDER-LINE MENTAL TYPES
CHAPTER VI - CONCLUSIONS - CHARACTERISTICS OF THE INDIVIDUAL. DIAGNOSIS - PHYSICAL FINDINGS
INDEXES - INDEX OF AUTHORS
INDEX OF TOPICS
Description
Delving into the shadowy world of compulsive deception, this study unpacks what sets pathological liars, false accusers, and swindlers apart from ordinary mischief. Drawing a clear line between ordinary exaggeration and the relentless, purposeless fabrications that persist over years, the authors lay out a practical definition that helps listeners grasp why these behaviors matter to courts, clinicians, and anyone concerned with the truth.
The book weaves together a rich array of case histories from the Juvenile Psychopathic Institute of Chicago with insights from psychology, neurology, sociology, and law. Listeners will discover how careful observation of these troubled personalities can illuminate motives, guide investigations, and suggest more effective responses. By the end of the first act, the foundations are set for a deeper understanding of how and why such deceitful patterns emerge, offering a valuable lens for anyone navigating the complexities of criminal behavior.
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en
Duration
~8 hours (510K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
1996-03-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the authors
William Healy
1869–1963
A pioneering psychiatrist and criminologist, he helped change how America understood juvenile delinquency by looking at the whole child rather than just the offense. His work laid important groundwork for child guidance clinics and modern child psychiatry.
View all booksMary Tenney Healy
An early contributor to forensic psychology, this co-author helped shape a pioneering study of pathological lying, false accusation, and swindling. Her work is still remembered for treating difficult behavior as something to investigate carefully rather than simply condemn.
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