Kylie does not like Jerome's new haircut, but instead of voicing that she says, "That is a very interesting haircut, Jerome." What type of lie did Kylie use?
A) prosocial
B) self-enhancement
C) selfish
D) antisocial

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Kylie used a prosocial lie, which is a lie told to avoid hurting someone else's feelings or to benefit others in some way, in this case, to avoid hurting Jerome's feelings about his haircut.

Kylie Does Not Like Jerome's New Haircut, but Instead of Voicing