You can categorize the "liars and deceivers" by their motives or the scale of their impact: The Encyclopaedia of Liars and Deceivers - Amazon.com
: Skilled liars often use less self-reference (third-person language) to distance themselves from the lie and keep their stories simple to reduce cognitive effort. 3. Historical Case Studies (The "Encyclopaedia") The encyclopaedia of liars and deceivers
: While modern society values truth, historical deceptions often reveal more about human vulnerability, the desire for status, and the societal "truth-default" that allows liars to succeed. 2. Theoretical Frameworks (How & Why We Lie) You can categorize the "liars and deceivers" by
To ground your paper, you can use established psychological and linguistic theories: the desire for status
: Posits that humans are naturally honest and passively believe others unless suspicion is actively triggered.
: Suggests that deception involves generalized arousal, guilt/emotions, cognitive load, and attempts to control verbal and non-verbal cues.