Everybody lies. It may only be “white” lies, but everyone tells lies or (0) “omits the truth” sometimes. Yet, there are liars and there are liars.
As we grow up, we learn (16)
. We start lying at the age of 4 or 5. This first lying is not a mean act, but rather an attempt to find out what can be manipulated in a child’s environment. Eventually children begin to use lying to avoid trouble or to get something they want. White lies are not a big deal at all.
And we can all give personal examples of (17)
.
The people, however, who feel the need to lie about both the small and large stuff (18)
. We often call these pathological liars.
They lie to protect themselves, to look good, to gain financially or socially (19)
.
The worst group are those who lie a lot for personal benefit on purpose. These people, also known as sociopaths, often get into trouble with the law. It is very difficult to help them as they deny (20)
. Yet, modern psychotherapy performs miracles.
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