Understanding Deception and Memory

The video explores the culture of lying, highlighting how societal norms and professional settings often tolerate dishonesty. It discusses how memory gaps and storytelling can blur the lines between truth and deception, especially in traumatic situations. The video emphasizes the complexity of defining lying when memory and perception are involved.

What example is used to illustrate the acceptance of lying in society?

• A popular musician

• Bill Clinton

• A well-known actor

• A famous athlete

How do children receive mixed messages about honesty?

• By being told to always tell the truth

• By being encouraged to lie about gifts

• By being punished for lying

• By being rewarded for honesty

What is a common reason people might alter their memories unintentionally?

• To gain sympathy

• To avoid punishment

• To fill in memory gaps

• To impress others

What is the term used to describe the alteration of memories to make them coherent?

• Exaggeration

• Imagination

• Confabulation

• Fabrication

How might trauma affect a person's memory?

• It enhances memory recall

• It causes complete memory loss

• It can lead to inaccurate recollections

• It has no effect on memory