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Match the following types of lies with their descriptions:
Match the following types of lies with their descriptions:
Fabrication = Submitting a statement as truth without knowing for certain if it is true Bold-faced Lie = Told when it is obvious to all concerned that it is a lie Lie-to-children = Platitude told to make an adult subject acceptable to children Perjury = Act of lying or making false statements under oath in a court of law
Match the following terms with their meanings:
Match the following terms with their meanings:
Lying by Omission = Lying by omitting an important fact, leaving others with a misconception Noble Lie = A lie that offers benefit to the liar and assists in an orderly society Emergency Lie = A strategic lie told to prevent harm to a third party Bluffing = Pretending to have a capability or intention that one does not possess
What is the key difference between fabrication and a bold-faced lie?
What is the key difference between fabrication and a bold-faced lie?
Which type of lie is considered potentially beneficial to society?
Which type of lie is considered potentially beneficial to society?
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What is the key factor that distinguishes perjury from other types of lies?
What is the key factor that distinguishes perjury from other types of lies?
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Which type of lie involves deliberately omitting an important fact?
Which type of lie involves deliberately omitting an important fact?
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What is the key purpose of a 'lie-to-children'?
What is the key purpose of a 'lie-to-children'?
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Which type of lie involves pretending to have a capability or intention that one does not actually possess?
Which type of lie involves pretending to have a capability or intention that one does not actually possess?
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Study Notes
Types of Lies
- Fabrication: A completely invented story
- Bold-faced lie: A blatant and obvious lie, often told with confidence
- White lie: A small, harmless lie told to avoid hurting someone's feelings
- Lie-to-children: A simplified explanation used to explain complex concepts to children
- Perjury: Lying under oath in a legal setting
- Omission: Intentionally leaving out a crucial fact
- Bluff: Pretending to have a skill or intention one doesn't possess
Key Differences
- Fabrication vs. Bold-faced lie: The key difference lies in the intention. A fabrication is a completely invented story, while a bold-faced lie is an obvious and blatant lie, often told with confidence.
- Perjury vs. other types of lies: The key factor distinguishing perjury from other types of lies is the context in which it is told. Perjury is lying under oath in a legal setting, making it a serious offense.
Potential Benefits
- White lies: Can be beneficial to society by preventing unnecessary hurt feelings or conflict.
Key Purposes
- Lie-to-children: The key purpose of a lie-to-children is to simplify complex concepts for children, making them easier to understand.
- Bluff: The key purpose of a bluff is to gain an advantage in a situation by making someone believe you have something you don't.
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Test your knowledge on different types of lies such as fabrication, bold-faced lies, and lying by omission. Learn about the characteristics and distinctions of each type of lie.
