The Quiz – Question 6 06. People who exhibit the trait of self-deception are likely to: 1. Dislike the reality of their situation and lie to others about it. 2. Want something badly, hold a false belief about it, and make excuses to justify their belief, hoping they’ll get their way. 3. Fear failure and being criticized 4. Be subconsciously aware of the truth but act falsely Loading … Proceed to Question 7 when ready