The psychology and characteristics of lying in a socio-legal context Cover Image

Psihologia şi caracteristicile minciunii în context sociojuridic
The psychology and characteristics of lying in a socio-legal context

Author(s): Aliona Bivol
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Psychology, Sociology of Law
Published by: Academia “Stefan cel Mare” a MAI al Republicii Moldova
Keywords: Lie; detection ability; frequency of occurrence;

Summary/Abstract: The complexity of lying as a phenomenon highlights the importance of context, psychological motives, and the frequency of lying as well as the ability to detect falsehoods. Respondents rarely mention resorting to lies, suggesting a more positive self-assessment of their behavior in relation to the truth. The ability to tell and detect lies is generally moderate. The motivations behind lies are primarily aimed at protecting one's self-image and justifying behaviors. Implicit lying and self-justification are among the most common forms of reality distortion.

  • Issue Year: 1/2025
  • Issue No: 21
  • Page Range: 107-120
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: English, Romanian
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