"To catch a liar red-handed, you only need to ask him two questions..."
This type of statement circulates widely on social media, but there is no proven historical evidence that Einstein ever said these exact words. His name is often invoked to legitimize modern psychological advice.
However, beyond this attribution, the idea is based on genuine principles of behavioral psychology.
To unmask a liar, ask them these two questions.
By the special editorial team | Psychology and communication
Detecting a lie does not depend on magical intuition, but on observing consistency.
Studies on deception show that lying requires more cognitive effort than telling the truth. A liar must:
