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·September 4, 2019·4 min read

Can AI spot liars?

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

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·July 28, 2019·4 min read

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

Study ties morality and empathy into a single construct.

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·May 27, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·December 2, 2018·5 min read

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.

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·October 12, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·September 26, 2018·6 min read

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.

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·August 31, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·July 20, 2018·5 min read

Lying in a Foreign Language is Easier

According to researchers, people find it easier to lie in a foreign language than their native tongue.

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·July 7, 2018·5 min read

Why Do Kids Lie, and Is It Normal?

Researchers say lying in childhood is normal and an important sign that a child's cognitive skills are developing.

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·August 19, 2017·4 min read

Watching Children Learn How to Lie

Researchers investigate children's thought processes as they figure out how to deceive others.

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·August 6, 2017·3 min read

Study Examines Tolerance of Political Lies for Shared Views

According to researchers, people tend to be more lenient towards politicians' lies when they believe a specific political stance is morally correct. Researchers suggest supporters perceive the lies to be a necessary means to achieve a higher moral end.

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·August 5, 2017·4 min read

If a Brain Can Be Caught Lying, Should We Admit That Evidence to Court?

As technology is improving and becoming more accurate at deciphering whether a person is lying or telling the truth, researchers debate whether such technology should be used in legal cases.