Deceit

Exaggerating achievements to gain group approval.

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 deceit

How to Tell If Someone Is Lying to You, According to Experts Exaggerating achievements to gain group approval

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? According to Experts In some cases