{"product_id":"behind-the-mask-h-t-t-9798269915500","title":"Behind The Mask: Understanding Pathological Liars","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy do some people lie even when there's nothing to gain?\u003cbr\u003eWhy does truth seem to threaten them - and why do others get trapped in their stories?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBehind the Mask\u003c\/i\u003e explores the hidden psychology of \u003cb\u003epathological lying\u003c\/b\u003e, one of the most misunderstood forms of human behavior. Combining psychological theory, neuroscience, and real-world observation, this book reveals how chronic deceit is formed, sustained, and justified - and how it damages trust, identity, and emotional safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDivided into four sections, the book guides readers through both \u003cb\u003eclinical understanding and personal impact\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I - Understanding the Phenomenon: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDefines pathological lying and its roots in emotion, cognition, and personality. Explores the difference between everyday deception and compulsive lying, as well as overlaps with narcissism and psychopathy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II - In Practice: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExamines how deception unfolds in relationships, families, workplaces, and online spaces. It shows how pathological liars manipulate emotion, distort reality, and create dependency through gaslighting and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III - Consequences and Coping: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFocuses on the emotional aftermath for victims - including betrayal trauma, self-doubt, and psychological disorientation - and offers practical guidance on boundaries, healing, and rebuilding self-trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV - Reflection and Integration: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpands the view to society as a whole - exploring collective deception in media, politics, and culture - before closing with a philosophical and moral reflection on truth, authenticity, and integrity in modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRooted in psychological research yet written in an accessible, human voice, \u003ci\u003eBehind the Mask\u003c\/i\u003e invites readers, students, and professionals alike to confront one of humanity's oldest and most painful paradoxes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe lie to protect ourselves - yet only truth can make us whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e H. T. T\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798269915500\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 122\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.38lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26d","brand":"H. T. T","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48659676070143,"sku":"9798269915500","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/behind-the-mask-h-t-t-9798269915500","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}