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Detection Apprehension The fear of being caught lying
Detection apprehension, or the fear of being caught lying, is a common emotion felt when lying. When mild, it may actually help the liar avoid mistakes by keeping them alert. A moderate to strong level of fear can produce behavioral signs producing just what the liar fears- getting them caught! If a liar could estimate how much detection apprehension they would feel if they were to embark on a lie, they could better decide whether it is worth the likely risk.
