People are more honest in day-to-day life than previously thought—except for "a few prolific liars," according to the results of a new study.
Social Sciences
Oct 28, 2021
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We all say we don't like liars. But when it comes time to negotiating a big sale, it turns out we tolerate people stretching the truth, and even expect it.
Social Sciences
Jun 11, 2019
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Researchers have proved that both too much lying and complete honesty may damage social relationships.
Social Sciences
Dec 3, 2015
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An Oakland University professor's research is shedding new light on the lying habits of people in the U.S. and abroad. An oft-cited study shows that U.S. adults tell an average of one or two lies per day. But those figures ...
Social Sciences
Jul 2, 2014
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Is honesty the best policy? According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, consumers who lie during a service encounter are more satisfied than truth tellers when they get what they want.
Social Sciences
Mar 15, 2012
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A new study says people are less likely to lie about big things on resumes they post on the professional network LinkedIn compared with traditional resumes.
Internet
Mar 15, 2012
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A study team at the University of Buffalo, State University of New York, is working on video analysis software to analyze eye movements to spot liars. So far, they say their results show that their software ...
We humans can be a cocky species - so much so that a realistic self-image can be seen as a symptom of trouble.
Evolution
Jan 17, 2012
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