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·January 30, 2020

People may lie to appear honest

The desire to appear honest can lead people to lie, researchers report. Read More

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·December 20, 2019

Men think they’re better liars

According to a new study, men are twice as likely than women to consider themselves to be expert liars who can get away with being untruthful. One of the key strategies of liars is to tell plausible lies that are close to the truth, and not provide too much information. Read More

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·November 4, 2019

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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·September 4, 2019

Can AI spot liars?

Artificial intelligence systems that use emotional reading algorithms to evaluate facial expressions are not very good at lie detection. Read More

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·July 28, 2019

Dishonest acts hurt one’s ability to read others’ emotions

Study ties morality and empathy into a single construct. Read More

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·May 27, 2019

Altered Brain Activity in Antisocial Teenagers

Neuroimaging reveals lower activation in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and angular gyrus in teenage girls with conduct disorder. Findings suggest that a reduction in prefrontal brain regions and functional connectivity during effortful emotional regulations contribute to behaviors associated with antisocial behavior in teenage girls. Read More

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·December 2, 2018

The Scientific Signs You Are In a Relationship with a Psychopath

Researchers reveal the neurobiology and typical behavior associated with psychopathic personalities. The paper explores the red flags that might mean you are in a relationship with a psychopath. Read More

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·October 12, 2018

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

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·September 26, 2018

Psychologists Define the ‘Dark Core of Personality’

Researchers have identified a common denominator for 'dark' personality traits they have dubbed the D-factor. D-factor, researchers report, can be defined as the general tendency to maximize personal goals and interests over those of another, often to the extent of taking pleasure in hurting others. Read More

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·August 31, 2018

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