Attitudes Toward Lying Questionnaire Test
Understand how you view different kinds of lies from people close to you in just 7 minutes. With 34 items, it gives clear insights to support counseling, team trust, or research.
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Lie-justification (L)
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5
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3.5 — 6.5
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Lie-Fantasy (L)
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3.8
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2.5 — 5
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8
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Lies for a Good Cause (LfaGC)
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5.9
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4.9 — 6.9
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8
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Etiquette Lies (EL)
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4.3
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3.3 — 5.3
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Causes of Lying (CoL)
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3
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1.1 — 4.9
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12
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Self-Presentation Lies (SL)
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5.1
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3.6 — 6.6
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8
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Gossip (G)
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2.4
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1.2 — 3.6
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8
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Default (D)
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3.8
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2.4 — 5.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures attitudes toward different types of lies told by close others in everyday relationships. It also assesses which motives for lying are attributed to other people.
What types of lies are included?
It covers fantasy, white lies, justificatory lies, omission, gossip, polite lies, and self-presentation lies. Items compare how acceptable or harmful each type is perceived to be.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
It includes 34 items and typically takes about 7 minutes to complete. Time may vary depending on reading speed.
How should items be answered?
Each item should be answered based on the respondent’s typical view rather than a single unusual event. Responses should reflect the first, most accurate judgment.
How are results used and what should not be inferred?
Results support work on interpersonal boundaries, trust, and communication by showing patterns of tolerance across lie types and perceived motives. Scores do not label honesty or determine intent in specific real-world cases.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Attitudes Toward Lying Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs
This questionnaire assesses how an individual evaluates the acceptability and impact of different forms of deception in interpersonal contexts. The Attitudes Toward Lying Questionnaire can be used to characterize attitudes toward lying by close others (e.g., family, friends, coworkers) and related inferences about motives for deception.
Developed by Paul Ekman, it consists of 34 items and typically requires about 7 minutes to complete. Items are intended to capture distinctions among common types of lies and perceived reasons for lying, supporting clinical formulation or research focused on trust, boundaries, and interpersonal expectations.
The Attitudes Toward Lying Questionnaire is generally interpreted in conjunction with the referral question and other clinical information, and results should be considered descriptive of attitudes rather than direct indicators of actual honesty or behavior.
Author: Paul Ekman
Literature: DePaulo, B. M., Kashy, D. A., Kirkendol, S. E., Wyer, M. M., & Epstein, J. A. Lying in everyday life. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1996.
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