Tag deception

Psychology & Human Behavior

Psychology of Lying

The psychology of lying investigates the cognitive and emotional mechanisms behind deception, revealing how people create, maintain, and detect falsehoods in interpersonal communication.

Philosophy & Ethics

Ethics of Truth-Telling

The Ethics of Truth-Telling investigates the moral dilemmas surrounding honesty, considering when, if ever, it is justifiable to withhold the truth and the potential repercussions of deception.

Law & Crime

Fraud and Forgery

Fraud and forgery are criminal offenses involving deceit and manipulation, often with the intent to gain illicit benefits or cause harm to individuals or institutions.