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.