The Research on Lying Suggests That

question 21

Multiple Choice

The research on lying suggests that:

• A)men are equally likely to lie on behalf of themselves or on behalf of others.
• B)women are especially likely to lie in order to protect their own self-images.
• C)the majority of lies people will report telling have a harmful or manipulative purpose.
• D)the majority of lies people will report telling are about saving face,one's own or another's.

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Definitions:

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by sadness, moodiness, and emotional instability.

Extroversion

A personality trait typified by outgoingness, high energy, and a preference for social interaction.

Phrenologist

A practitioner of phrenology, a now-discredited study and theory which posited that the bumps on the skull could predict mental traits and character.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character.