Asked by Ngân Nguy?n on May 11, 2024
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Identify and describe the two general categories of reasons for why people are deceptive.Then,identify the five specific reasons for deception and give an example for each.
Deceptive
Involving or characterized by trickery or dishonesty.
Reasons For Deception
involves motivations behind misleading or providing false information to others, which can include protecting oneself, avoiding conflict, or manipulating situations for personal gain.
General Categories
Broad classifications or groups used for organizing concepts, items, or ideas based on shared characteristics.
- Determine and detail the diverse manifestations of deception and their effects on relationships.
Verified Answer
1.Altruism: deception to protect and avoid hurting someone.
2.Self-serving: deception motivated by personal gain or to avoid undesirable consequences.
-In addition to distinguishing lies as altruistic or self-serving,people are deceptive for five specific reasons:
1.To gain tangible or intangible resources
-I might lie about how little money I have to get a better deal on a car.
1.To avoid harm or loss of resources
-I might lie about being terribly afraid of heights to avoid climbing a ladder that doesn't look safe to me.
2.To protect one's self-image/save face
-I might come up with a lie each time I'm late to a meeting because I don't want others to view me as irresponsible.
3.For entertainment
-I might lie to my friend,Eduardo,by telling him that there is a bug on his shoulder because his startled reaction always makes me laugh.
4.To protect another person's resources,self-image/face,or safety.
-I might lie to my friend by saying that like her outfit because I don't want to hurt her feelings.
Learning Objectives
- Determine and detail the diverse manifestations of deception and their effects on relationships.
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