Different Colors of lie
Lie us a way of deceiving someone. It is known that humans start telling lies from around the age of two to three, and this tendency peaks around the age of seven. Interestingly, from then on, the tendency to lie decreases continuously until the age of sixteen. So basically, the teenager years are the most honest of period of development.
This raises a question: What changes between teenagers and adults, and why do they start lying more again? One theory involves moral licensing, where adults come up with all sorts of ways to rationalize the lies they tell.
Moral licensing is a social psychological concept that describes how individuals tend to justify their behaviors, particularly those that may be considered immoral or unethical. In simpler terms, it’s the idea that doing something good can make people feel licensed or entitled to do something not-so-good.
When it comes to lying, it’s important to distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable lies to understand when and why lying occurs.
| Types of Lie | Comments |
|---|---|
| white lies | a lie we tell to be polite or spare others feeling |
| Grey lies | a lie to cover up our own mistakes |
| Blue lies | a lie in the interest of a collective or group |
| Purple lies | a lie to be modest or to remain low-key |
| Red lies | a lie told out of spite and revenge |
Deception vs Deceit
“Deceit” and “deception” are closely related terms that refer to the act of misleading or providing false information, but they differ in their usage and nuances.
▶ Deceit
- the act or practice of deceiving someone
- It implies a deliberate and intentional effort to mislead or give false information.
- “He was accused of deceit when he lied about his qualifications.”
▶ Deception
- “Deception” has a broader meaning and can refer to the act, practice, or result of deceiving someone
- it includes not only intentional lies but also tactics or strategies that create a false or misleading impression
- “The magician’s performance relied on clever deception to astound the audience”
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