Self-awareness and an understanding that others think things that you know are not true is related to lying in children.

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Self-awareness and understanding of others' perspectives are important cognitive abilities that develop in early childhood and are related to the ability to lie. When a child is aware that someone else has a different belief or knowledge of a situation, they may be more likely to deceive or lie in order to manipulate that person's belief or perception.

Self-Awareness and an Understanding That Others Think Things That You