Deception
Deception
Deception (/dɪˈsɛpʃən/; from Latin: deceptio, from decipere, 'to deceive') is the act of causing someone to accept as true or valid what is false or invalid. Deception can involve dissimulation, propaganda, and sleight of hand, as well as distraction, camouflage, or concealment.
Etymology
The term 'deception' is derived from the Latin word 'deceptio', which means 'a deceiving'. It is formed from the verb 'decipere', which means 'to deceive'.
Related Terms
- Dissimulation: Concealment of one's thoughts, feelings, or character; pretense.
- Propaganda: Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
- Sleight of Hand: Manual dexterity, typically used in magic tricks or to deceive.
- Distraction: A thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else.
- Camouflage: Hide or disguise the presence of (a person, animal, or object) by means of camouflage.
- Concealment: The action of hiding something or preventing it from being known.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Deception
- Wikipedia's article - Deception
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