That's BS! the Effects of Intentions and Consequences on Perceptions of Bullshitters and Liars

Liars know the truth; bullshitters don’t. Truth consciousness may affect perception. In 3 vignette-based studies, participants rated warmth, competence, & morality of BSers and liars (Study1, Study3) and BSers with malicious vs. benign intent (Study2). Liars and BSers with malicious intent were rated most negatively, with mixed effects from consequences.