Polygraph Glossary Practice

Karpman's classification of lying

Definition

Karpman's classification of lying categorises lies by their underlying motives: benign (social convention), hysterical (attention-seeking), defensive (avoiding adverse situations), compensatory (impressing others), malicious (personal gain), gossip (exaggeration), implied (partial truths), \"love ...

What Is Karpman's Classification?

Karpman's classification of lying categorises lies by their underlying motives: benign (social convention), hysterical (attention-seeking), defensive (avoiding adverse situations), compensatory (impressing others), malicious (personal gain), gossip (exaggeration), implied (partial truths), "love intoxication" (idealistic exaggeration), and pathological (self-destructive). Understanding these motivations can help PDD examiners during the Pre-Test Interview.

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