I read somewhere that lying takes more cognitive effort than telling the truth. So it might follow that if someone is already under a lot of stress—being tortured—then they are more likely to tell the truth.
On the other hand, telling the truth can take more effort than just saying something. Very modest levels of stress or fatigue make it harder for me to remember where, when, and with whom something happened.
I read somewhere that lying takes more cognitive effort than telling the truth. So it might follow that if someone is already under a lot of stress—being tortured—then they are more likely to tell the truth.
On the other hand, telling the truth can take more effort than just saying something. Very modest levels of stress or fatigue make it harder for me to remember where, when, and with whom something happened.