Deceit -

In some cases, deceit is a coping mechanism for those with low self-esteem, providing a temporary (if false) sense of control over their life. Can You Really "Spot" a Liar?

The Art of the Untruth: Why Deception is a Universal Human Trait

Psychologists have identified several core motivations for why we bend the truth:

1. Everyone Lies—Even You Erikson emphasizes that lying is a universal human behavior. While we often focus on others' dishonesty, Facebook·Paul Ekman, PhD