Why Do You Lie?

Medically Reviewed by Smitha Bhandari, MD on March 16, 2023
Question 1/14

Most people lie in everyday conversations.

  • True
  • False
Question 2/14

People often lie to:

  • Get ahead
  • Not hurt others
  • Keep the peace
  • All the above
Question 3/14

When are you more likely to lie?

  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • No difference
Question 4/14

Most people lie more when this is threatened:

  • Your job
  • Your money
  • Your self-esteem
Question 5/14

Men lie more often than women.

  • True
  • False
Question 6/14

You’re more likely to lie to a co-worker than a stranger.

  • True
  • False
Question 7/14

Children start to deceive:

  • Before they can talk
  • Around age 3
  • Around age 5
Question 8/14

Older children are more likely to lie for the good of a group than younger ones.

  • True
  • False
Question 9/14

Animals don’t lie.

  • True
  • False
Question 10/14

People like this are more likely to detect a liar:

  • More trusting
  • More suspicious
  • Taller
Question 11/14

Highly trained experts can tell when someone is lying.

  • True
  • False
Question 12/14

What does a polygraph machine measure?

  • Blood pressure
  • Breathing rate
  • Both of the above
Question 13/14

Which typically takes more time and effort?

  • Telling a lie
  • Telling the truth
  • No difference
Question 14/14

You may be a pathological liar if you:

  • Only lie to get money or material goods
  • Only lie to make yourself look good
  • Lie for no reason