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Well, Son of a Biscuit: Swearing Correlated with Honesty
New research finds a consistent, positive relationship between the use of profane language and honesty.
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Hypocrites, be honest
The Boston Globe: ACCORDING TO YALE University researchers, condemning someone else’s immoral behavior helps your own reputation, because when you condemn others, it’s a signal that you’re clean — more so than if you directly
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We Dislike Hypocrites Because They Deceive Us
We’re averse to hypocrites because their disavowal of bad behavior sends a false signal, misleading us into thinking they’re virtuous when they’re not, findings from a psychological study show.
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Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science
Featured articles: “When Anxiety Doesn’t Add Up: Understanding and Preventing Math Anxiety” and “Should You Trust Your Unconscious When Judging Lying? Probably Not!”
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How Dishonest Behavior Can Turn Into Corporate Misconduct
Focusing on customer service can help to boost business performance, but high ethical standards also play an important role in driving these outcomes, researchers find.
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The Truth About Lying
Before Dan Ariely launches into explaining the science behind dishonesty, he tells an amusing story: God goes to Sarah and says, “You’re going to have a child.” Sarah laughs and responds, “How can I have
