#Alternativefacts: How much do you lie? Survey

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1. When it comes to self-esteem, you'd say yours is...

High

Fairly High

Low

Extremely Low

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2. Have you ever lied to your BFF?

Yes

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3. What’s the biggest lie you’ve ever told your BFF?

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4. Has your BFF ever lied to you?

Yes

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5. What’s the biggest lie your BFF has ever told you?

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6. Have you ever lied to a teacher or coach?

Yes

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7. Have you ever cheated on a test?

Yes

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8. Have you ever gotten caught cheating on a test?

Yes

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9. Do you ever feel pressured to lie because of how you want to be thought of by others?

Yes

Explain:

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10. Have you ever lied to your parents?

Yes

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11. What’s the biggest lie you have ever told your parents?

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12. Have you ever lied to a BF?

Yes

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13. Has a BF ever lied to you?

Yes

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14. What’s your opinion of someone who lies?

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15. On average, how many times a week would you say you lie?

Less than one time

One to three times

Four to six times

Over six times

I never lie

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16. Before telling a lie, which physical symptoms do you usually experience?

My hands will start to sweat

My heart will start to race

I begin to change eye contact, looking away from who I am talking to

I start to fiddle with my hair or arms

I’ll start to talk really fast

I usually can never tell when I’m about to lie. I just blurt it out

Other:

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17. On a scale from one to five, one being the most likely and five being the least, rate the situation where you’d be most likely to lie.

	1 (Most Likely)	2	3	4	5 (Least Likely)
When sparing someone’s feelings	When sparing someone’s feelings 1 (Most Likely)	When sparing someone’s feelings 2	When sparing someone’s feelings 3	When sparing someone’s feelings 4	When sparing someone’s feelings 5 (Least Likely)
When trying to impress others	When trying to impress others 1 (Most Likely)	When trying to impress others 2	When trying to impress others 3	When trying to impress others 4	When trying to impress others 5 (Least Likely)
When trying avoid certain consequences	When trying avoid certain consequences 1 (Most Likely)	When trying avoid certain consequences 2	When trying avoid certain consequences 3	When trying avoid certain consequences 4	When trying avoid certain consequences 5 (Least Likely)
When trying to avoid work or don't want to deal (my phone was dead, sorry!)	When trying to avoid work or don't want to deal (my phone was dead, sorry!) 1 (Most Likely)	When trying to avoid work or don't want to deal (my phone was dead, sorry!) 2	When trying to avoid work or don't want to deal (my phone was dead, sorry!) 3	When trying to avoid work or don't want to deal (my phone was dead, sorry!) 4	When trying to avoid work or don't want to deal (my phone was dead, sorry!) 5 (Least Likely)
When trying to get something I want	When trying to get something I want 1 (Most Likely)	When trying to get something I want 2	When trying to get something I want 3	When trying to get something I want 4	When trying to get something I want 5 (Least Likely)
When making an excuse (like why you were late or didn't do something)	When making an excuse (like why you were late or didn't do something) 1 (Most Likely)	When making an excuse (like why you were late or didn't do something) 2	When making an excuse (like why you were late or didn't do something) 3	When making an excuse (like why you were late or didn't do something) 4	When making an excuse (like why you were late or didn't do something) 5 (Least Likely)
When you don't want to reveal something (like if you have a crush)	When you don't want to reveal something (like if you have a crush) 1 (Most Likely)	When you don't want to reveal something (like if you have a crush) 2	When you don't want to reveal something (like if you have a crush) 3	When you don't want to reveal something (like if you have a crush) 4	When you don't want to reveal something (like if you have a crush) 5 (Least Likely)

Other (please specify)

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18. On a scale from one to five, one being the most okay and five being the least, when do you think it is okay to lie?

	1 (Most OK)	2	3	4	5 (Least OK)
When sparing someone’s feelings	When sparing someone’s feelings 1 (Most OK)	When sparing someone’s feelings 2	When sparing someone’s feelings 3	When sparing someone’s feelings 4	When sparing someone’s feelings 5 (Least OK)
When trying to impress others	When trying to impress others 1 (Most OK)	When trying to impress others 2	When trying to impress others 3	When trying to impress others 4	When trying to impress others 5 (Least OK)
When trying avoid certain consequences	When trying avoid certain consequences 1 (Most OK)	When trying avoid certain consequences 2	When trying avoid certain consequences 3	When trying avoid certain consequences 4	When trying avoid certain consequences 5 (Least OK)
When trying to avoid work or don't want to deal	When trying to avoid work or don't want to deal 1 (Most OK)	When trying to avoid work or don't want to deal 2	When trying to avoid work or don't want to deal 3	When trying to avoid work or don't want to deal 4	When trying to avoid work or don't want to deal 5 (Least OK)
When trying to get something I want	When trying to get something I want 1 (Most OK)	When trying to get something I want 2	When trying to get something I want 3	When trying to get something I want 4	When trying to get something I want 5 (Least OK)
When making an excuse	When making an excuse 1 (Most OK)	When making an excuse 2	When making an excuse 3	When making an excuse 4	When making an excuse 5 (Least OK)
When you don't want to reveal something	When you don't want to reveal something 1 (Most OK)	When you don't want to reveal something 2	When you don't want to reveal something 3	When you don't want to reveal something 4	When you don't want to reveal something 5 (Least OK)

Other (please specify)

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19. Where do you learn to lie?

From my friends

From my parents

From my brother or sister

From the media (television, movies, etc.)

Other:

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20. After discovering you’ve been lied to, what would be your immediate reaction?

I’d be hurt

I’d be upset, but quickly forget about it

I’d be shocked, but can’t be mad since I’m guilty of lying, too

It wouldn’t really bother me

I’ve never been lied to

Other:

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21. After lying, how do you usually feel?

Guilty

A little guilty, but happy with the result

Stressed

Relieved that I got away with it

Fine

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22. Have you ever been caught lying?

Yes

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23. What’s the biggest/funniest/most embarrassing lie you’ve been caught telling?

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24. When caught in a lie, what are you most likely to do?

Immediately admit it

Continue to plead my innocence

Lie some more to cover it up

Immediately change the subject

I’ve never been caught in a lie

Other:

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25. Have you ever been blamed for lying when you really didn’t?

Yes

If yes, explain:

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26. What’s the best lie you have ever told and, to this day, have still gotten away with?

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27. Please provide us with your first name, last initial and age. If you feel uncomfortable with us potentially using this information, please note you can use a different first name and last initial.