Why good people do bad things: Anticipating temptation may improve ethical behavior, study finds

Friday, June 5, 2015 - 11:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Honest behavior is much like sticking to a diet. When facing an ethical dilemma, being aware of the temptation before it happens and thinking about the long-term consequences of misbehaving could help more people do the right thing, according to a new study.

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