We often give more attention to people when they are doing problematic behaviors than when they are engaged in prosocial or beneficial behavior. Praising (or giving attention) to honesty and ignoring the dishonesty would be referred to as differential reinforcement of other behaviors (DROs)-a technique used in behavioral therapies. If lies are being reinforced by attention, then therapists (and others in relationships) could reinforce truth-telling behavior and do their best to not give attention to the lies. Telling people that you have driven 400 miles per hour to evade police and that you have jumped one mile from a helicopter into a pool of alligators and sharks to save a friend are things that would garner attention from others (see Gogineni & Newmark, 2014). For example, attention gained from telling lies could increase lying behaviors. Essentially, pathological liars could examine their beliefs related to telling lies and identify consequences that reinforce lying. Further, some research has indicated some success with using CBT to decrease lie-telling behavior and increase mood. Judith Beck has written about the use of CBT and its effectiveness to treat a wide variety of psychopathologies. One study we conducted with licensed psychologists found that most of the practitioners indicated cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as a treatment for pathological lying. In our book, we dedicate an entire chapter to treatment recommendations. This could lead to miscommunications, which may wrongly be considered lies.However, there are some treatment considerations and recommendations for pathological lying. impulsively making promises they can’t keepĬhallenges with executive functions can also make it harder for people with ADHD to process information or speak and listen clearly.telling white lies out of difficulty expressing themselves.wrongly answering questions they didn’t listen to because they were distracted.hiding a lack of understanding of something with a lie.responding impulsively with a lie due to hyperactivity.forgetting what happened and lying to pretend like they remember.covering up an impulsive behavior that resulted in an unwanted consequence.Some other reasons why adults or kids with ADHD may lie may include: To the other person in the conversation, this may appear as lying. People with ADHD with a poor memory might also forget something that happened, then say it didn’t when it actually did. For example, difficulty staying focused during a conversation can lead to someone lying to pretend like they were listening to not hurt someone’s feelings. Some people with ADHD may develop a habit of lying, which, for some, could be a form of compulsive lying.Īlthough lying can be a disruptive behavior, white lies can often be harmless in nature. However, combined with other personality and mental health challenges may lead to an increased risk of lying.” ![]() ![]() Still, he clarifies that “there’s limited, if any, scientific evidence that ADHD itself drives deceitful behavior. “This alone lead to an increased probability that an impulsive person may lie to avoid responsibility or manipulate others to achieve a goal,” Goldstein says. ![]() Sam Goldstein, PhD, a licensed psychologist in Utah, explains people with ADHD have a tendency to act without thinking first while under stress ( impulsive behavior). Impulsivity often plays a role in why people with ADHD lie. ![]() Why people with ADHD might lie or exaggerate
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