Kelly and Larry are in a romantic relationship. Given that, which of the following statements about lying can we assume will be false about Kelly and Larry?
a. Getting away with lying will be difficult for Kelly and Larry at the beginning of their relationship.
b. If Kelly is suspicious about Larry's behaviors, she will be better able to detect if he is lying.
c. As their relationship progresses, Kelly and Larry will probably detect fewer lies, because they will monitor each other's behaviors less stringently.
d. If Kelly catches Larry in a lie, she may be unwilling to confront him, to preserve the intimacy of the relationship.
ANS: a
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