Paul Ekman and Mark G. Frank | Lies That Fail
Ekman and Frank look specifically at lies that fail due to the behavior of the liar. Most of these lies are betrayed by failures in thinking, such as internal inconsistencies, or in emotions, such as falsely portraying or concealing feelings. Emotions also become entwined with lying, such as fear of being caught and guilt about lying. Ekman and Frank consider numerous ways to detect deception apprehension and the types of relationships between liars and their targets.
-A common way to justify deceit is to see it as ___________ for injustice.
A) a plea
B) bargaining
C) retaliation
D) acceptance

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Deceit is often justified as retaliation for perceived injustice, as it is seen as a way to get back at someone or something that has wronged the liar.