People who rely on their intuition are, at times, less likely to cheat

Tuesday, November 24, 2015 - 15:30 in Psychology & Sociology

In psychological studies, intuition, or 'gut instinct,' is the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning. Now, a new study has determined that individuals who are prone to trust their instincts may at times be less likely to commit immoral acts. Findings indicate that people who tend to rely on their intuition are less likely to cheat after reflecting on past experiences during which they behaved immorally.

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