: Knowingly false statements made to mislead someone for a specific gain.
: Most people don't commit massive frauds; instead, many people commit small acts of dishonesty and rationalize them so they can still feel like "good people".
"The Truth About Lies" often refers to the 2015 documentary , featuring behavioral economist Dan Ariely . It explores how we all lie, why we do it, and the psychology behind rationalizing our dishonesty. Key Findings from (Dis)Honesty
: Fabrications intended to make yourself look better or more impressive.