Cognitive psychologists have determined that telling a lie is more demanding such that it increases a person's
A) perception threshold
B) just-noticeable difference
C) cognitive load
D) affective reasoning

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Cognitive load refers to the amount of mental effort and resources required to complete a task. Telling a lie requires a person to not only come up with the story they want to tell but also to remember the details of the lie and maintain consistency in their story, which places a higher cognitive load on the person. In contrast, telling the truth is typically easier and requires less cognitive effort. Therefore, cognitive psychologists have determined that telling a lie is more demanding and increases a person's cognitive load.

Cognitive Psychologists Have Determined That Telling a Lie Is More