Effective deception requires
A) ecological knowledge.
B) a theory of mind.
C) associative learning.
D) a large neocortex.

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A theory of mind, or the ability to understand others' mental states, is necessary for effective deception. Without the ability to infer what another person knows or believes, it would be difficult to know what information to withhold or misrepresent in order to deceive them. Ecological knowledge, associative learning, and a large neocortex may be helpful in some cases, but are not essential for deception.

Effective Deception Requires