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      • By definition, a plausible lie is easier to believe. However, expert liars are good at constructing a plausible account. One way they do this, as described in the 2019 study, is by providing information that the receiver of the lie cannot check—unverifiable details.
      www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thriving101/202002/9-truths-you-should-know-about-expert-liars
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  2. Sep 13, 2013 · Has our world become a place where a plausible or entertaining lie is more welcome than the truth, asks writer AL Kennedy. More than a decade ago, I met a liar and I rewarded him for lying to me....

  3. The answer lies in psychology. We spoke to Richard Wiseman, a professor of the public understanding of psychology at the University of Hertfordshire, for an episode of the podcast Instant Genius. He gave us insights into how to better understand a liar.

  4. For example, “On the moon” would be a perfectly plausible (or truthful) answer to some questions, just not the location of the stolen money. Overall then, in any deceptive interaction there will be particular lies that cannot be used if the deception is to be successful.

  5. Jan 21, 2020 · Here’s how good liars get away with it. A new study from Maastricht University has set out to understand what makes a good liar. Being able to get away with a few white lies can be a useful skill.

  6. Sep 5, 2024 · Lying can be defined as the act of deliberately providing false information with the intent to mislead. While lying is generally associated with negative moral judgment, it...

  7. plausible. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English plau‧si‧ble /ˈplɔːzəbəl $ ˈplɒː-/ adjective 1 reasonable and likely to be true or successful OPP implausible His story certainly sounds plausible. a plausible explanation 2 someone who is plausible is good at talking in a way that sounds reasonable and truthful, although ...

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