Berne (1972) often used fables and myths to illustrate psychological scripts. This article describes the Pinocchio Syndrome, which is based on the children's story written by Collodi (1880/1993) and represents a personality type that manifests characteristics of both narcissistic personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder. Diagnostic and therapeutic methodologies relative to this syndrome are described.
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