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…showed last 75 words of 602 total…the individuals did not cover up for their friend, or they might wonder what happens if the truth is revealed. Also, since the readers are people, it is something that they can relate to in most cases, especially as a child. We have all been in a situation where we lie, even willingly at times, to prevent our friends from getting into trouble. It is a sign of security, a sign of natural human behavior.