TEST-YO!· Liar TypeLiar Type — What kind of liar are YOU?
Everyone lies sometimes. The question is what KIND. 16 brave questions.
- 3 min
- 16 questions
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Possible results · which one are you?
- Almost-Honest
- Smoother
- Protector
- Strategist
Quick answer
Everyone lies sometimes. The question is what KIND. 16 brave questions.
- 16 questions · ~3 min
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About this test
Everyone lies sometimes. The question is what TYPE: the white liar, the smoother, the self-protector, the strategist. 16 honest questions, one verdict. Naming your usual pattern turns the next lie into a choice, not a reflex.
Methodology
16 self-report items (4 per pattern) on a 5-point Likert scale. Inspired by DePaulo (1996) on lying in everyday life and Serota et al. (2010) on prolific liars. Independent reformulation, not a clinical instrument.
Possible archetypes
- Almost-Honest · No-white-lie zone
- You'd rather watch a friend cry than tell them the haircut looks fine.
- Smoother · Soft-truth bender
- You said 'I love it' before you finished hating it. Room smooth, you tired.
- Protector · Pocket-sized fibber
- You round down what you spent and round up how much you slept. Creative.
- Strategist · Multi-version mode
- You run different versions of yourself for different audiences. Mental Excel.
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FAQ + disclaimer
Do most people lie?
DePaulo's 1996 diary studies put the average adult at 1-2 lies per day. Serota et al. 2010 found a small group of "prolific liars" account for most lies. So yes, most people lie sometimes — and a small group lies a lot.
How is it scored?
Four items per pattern on a 5-point Likert scale. Highest-scoring pattern of the four is reported.
Should I share with my partner?
Up to you. The most useful thing the quiz can do is be a brave conversation opener — not a substitute for the conversation itself.
How long does it take?
About 3 minutes — 16 short statements.