Isabelle's parents do not want her to get out of bed at night, so they tell her that there is a monster under her bed. This strategy is an example of:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Lying is the act of making a false statement with the intent to deceive. In this case, Isabelle's parents are making a false statement about there being a monster under her bed in order to deceive her into staying in bed.

Isabelle's Parents Do Not Want Her to Get Out of Bed