Why some people lie to appear more honest

Friday, January 31, 2020 - 10:40 in Psychology & Sociology

Study: People bend truth, even at personal monetary cost, to avoid appearing dishonest Honesty is the best policy, or so the saying goes. But what if the truth seems less believable than a fib? That’s the scenario explored in a new study co-authored by a leading University of Chicago psychologist, who found that—in certain cases—people […]

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