What is an outright falsification of information intended to deceive and impact the behavior of the listener?

A) concealment
B) white lie
C) exaggeration
D) bald-faced lie

Bald-Faced Lie

An obvious lie that is told without any attempt to conceal the untruth.

Falsification

The act of disproving a theory or hypothesis, generally considered a critical part of the scientific method.

Outright Deceive

To mislead or trick someone without any form of concealment or subtlety.