How much do we lie when we have sex on the brain?
People are more likely to change their attitudes and engage in deceptive self-presentation when the possibility of sex is looming.... Read More...
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A new way to know liars’ intent
The patterns of reasoning deceptive people use may serve as indicators of truthfulness, a new AI algorithm discovered. Researchers say reasoning intent is more reliable than verbal changes and personal differences when trying to determine deception.... Read More...
Foodie calls: Women who date for a free meal more likely to exhibit dark triad personality traits
Women who date for a free meal and without romantic interest in their dinner partners are more likely to exhibit 'dark triad' personality traits. Dark triad traits, including narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism, are associated with negative behaviors, such as exploitative behaviors and deception. ... Read More...
Why you may be prone to hiring a liar, and not even know it
People perceive liars to be more successful when it comes to certain high-pressure sales professions, such as investment banking and advertising. Findings explain why managers are more likely to higher deceptive people, believing they are more competent for high-pressure sales roles.... Read More...
Brain imaging lie detector can be beaten with simple techniques
Current fMRI tests designed to detect deception by looking at specific areas of the brain may be vulnerable to mental countermeasures. In order to improve reliability, researchers call for whole brain analysis, rather than just examining brain regions of interest.... Read More...
April Fools hoax stories could offer clues to help identify ‘fake news’
A machine learning classifier identified, with over 65% accuracy, April Fools hoaxes and fake news stories. Based on the findings, researchers present guidelines for recognizing April Fools hoaxes and fake news stories in the media.... Read More...
Clues That Suggest People Are Lying May Be Deceptive
A new study reveals verbal and physical signs of deception are harder to detect than people believe. ... Read More...
Learning to Lie Has Cognitive Benefits
A new study reports there are cognitive benefits for children who learn to lie early in life. Researchers say children who learn to lie early have more self control, better executive function and improved theory of mind.... Read More...
Watching Children Learn How to Lie
Researchers investigate children's thought processes as they figure out how to deceive others.... Read More...
Cultural Background Linked to How People Deceive Others
According to researchers, a person's cultural background influences their language changes when they enter into a deceptive statement.... Read More...
Why Are Elderly Duped?
Researchers report they’ve pinpointed the precise location in the human brain, called the ventromedial prefrontal cortex, that controls belief and doubt, and which explains why some of us are more gullible than others.... Read More...