ABSTRACT
Lies usually come in clusters, with signals through the different channels of communication being incongruent. A 'story' is the total proposal, explanation, statement or answers a person gives about a particular matter and it may contain both truth and lies. They may be 'freestyle' when the person has total control over what he communicates or 'guided' when a template is provided by questions asked by an interviewer or in a form left blank for completion. Altruistic, boastful, joking, social or good lies involve no serious penalties if exposed, and may even be authorized by the victim, or justified by the circumstances in which they are communicated. Bad lies have a negative or evil intent. They are not authorized by the victim, justified by the circumstances or expected. Exculpatory lies usually occur after the liar has obtained an advantage and are necessary to justify or substantiate an earlier deception.
