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   What is a gray lie?

   • They may vary in the shade of gray, depending on the balance of help and harm. Gray lies are, almost by definition, hard to clarify. For example you can lie to help a friend out of trouble but then gain the reciprocal benefit of them lying for you while those they have harmed in some way lose out.

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   What is the difference between a black lie and a grey lie?

   • They may vary in the shade of gray, depending on the balance of help and harm. Grey lies are sometimes hard to clarify because the reciprocal benefit of lying for you while those they have harmed in some way lose out. A black lie is sometimes considered the worst kind of lying. Black lies are simple and callous selfishness.

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   Are gray lies a real Lie?

   • Gray lies do not fit neatly into the categories of white lies or real lies. They are not necessarily as malicious as real lies, but they are more serious than white lies. Gray lies can be used to avoid unnecessary conflict or discomfort but may not always have the pure intentions of white lies.

   7 Ways to Differentiate Everyday Lies from Pathological Lies

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   What is the psychology of lying?

   • The psychology of lying is an extremely complex concept. The cause behind someone’s lie is associated with what induces the person not to tell the truth. Some people lie to avoid punishment, while others may lie to avoid hurting someone’s feelings. There are some people who tell lies only out of their impulse.

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   What is a black lie & a white lie?

   • In everyday life, people sometimes tell “black lies”, and sometimes “white lies”. For both types of lies (or deception i), the deceiver communicates misleading information to another person or group namely the deceived .

   White lies and black lies: What they have in common and how they differ

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   What is the difference between a white lie and a pathological lie?

   • White lies, harmless and often well-intentioned, are told to spare someone’s feelings. Pathological lying, distinct from occasional lies, seems to defy logic. It is nearly impossible to live life without lying. Whether it’s polite white lies or calculated deception, we all lie somewhere on the spectrum.

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2. changingminds.org › explanations › behaviorsFour Colors of Lies - Changing minds

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   Gray lie. Most of the lies we tell are gray lies. They are partly to help others and partly to help ourselves. They may vary in the shade of gray, depending on the balance of help and harm. Gray lies are, almost by definition, hard to clarify.

3. mind.help › topic › lyingWhy People Lie And The 16 Signs Of Lying - Mind Help

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   Jul 26, 2024 · People lie for different reasons, such as to avoid hurting someone, to escape from responsibilities, not to deal with the possible consequences etc. Lies can be categorized according to a color spectrum, including white, grey, black, and red lies.

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5. therapytips.org › articles › the-6-kinds-of-lies-andThe 6 Kinds Of Lies And Why We Tell Them - Therapytips.org

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   Feb 23, 2024 · Whether it is a white lie, gray lie, real lie or a small, inconsequential lie, everyone indulges in some form of lying across their lifetime. Its ubiquity seems unaffected by its moral disapproval and potential to harm one's reputation and relationships.

6. www.forbes.com › sites › traversmarkA Psychologist Explores 6 Types Of Lies, And How They Affect Us

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   Feb 1, 2024 · Whether it is a white lie, gray lie, real lie or a small, inconsequential lie, everyone indulges in some form of lying across their lifetime. Its ubiquity seems unaffected by its moral...

7. www.psychologytoday.com › intl › blog7 Ways to Differentiate Everyday Lies from Pathological Lies

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   Nov 8, 2023 · Gray lies can be used to avoid unnecessary conflict or discomfort but may not always have the pure intentions of white lies. Examples of these include lies of omission—leaving out important...

8. www.coffeemorninglaughter.com › post › four-coloursFour Colours of Lies - CML

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   Grey Lie. Most lies we tell are arguably gray lies. As with white lies, they are partly to help others and partly to help ourselves. They may vary in the shade of gray, depending on the balance of help and harm.

9. www.in-mind.org › article › white-lies-and-blackWhite lies and black lies: What they have in common and how ...

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   White lies and black lies: What they have in common and how they differ. Black lies, or telling a lie to gain a personal benefit, are universally condemned. In contrast, white lies, or telling a lie to please another person, are seen as an innocent part of everyday interactions.