quadruple bluff
A "quadruple bluff" involves multiple layers of deception, often used in strategic games or psychological tactics to mislead opponents.
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Definition
C1Strategy
(technical, informal)A deceptive move followed by three additional deceptive layers to mislead the opponent into believing the opposite of the true intention.
Example
- In poker, he executed a quadruple bluff, making his opponents question every move.
- The spy used a quadruple bluff to throw off his pursuers.
C2Psychology
(technical, academic)A complex form of deception involving four levels of misleading actions to manipulate someone's perception.
Example
- The negotiator's quadruple bluff left everyone uncertain about his true intentions.
- In the psychological experiment, the quadruple bluff tested the participants' ability to detect deceit.
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