German scientists have found that men lie more often than
women. A phenomenon was identified through a comprehensive assessment of 565
research. The results also show that the propensity to lie
depends on the age of the person.
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How often do men lie than women?
Honesty plays a central role in social and economic
people’s lives. It is estimated that 5% of the global gross domestic
product accounted for tax evasion.
Lack of integrity can trigger global
economic crises or harm the reputation of companies. Honesty –
part of the value system of all world religions. Despite this
importance, the biological basis of honesty is poorly understood.
Researchers suggest that several brain centers
play an important role. These include tonsils, which can save
timid people from lies. Nevertheless, the highest authority for moral
There may be doubt about the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. AT
Decision-making processes occur in this brain region.
Previous research has shown that this area demonstrates
increased activity in people who have passed moral
testing.
42% of all men and 38% of all women lied to the studied
experiments. The assumption that men lie more often than
women, it was confirmed, even if the difference is small.
Young people lie more often than the elderly. Although the probability that
someone will lie, is about 47% for a 20-year-old, 36% – for
60 year old.
What experiment did the scientists do?
The researchers found no evidence that
students of economists allegedly most often lie. For scientific analysis
использовались исследования по психологии и экономике.AT них
used a variety of experiments, such as throwing
of coins.
Participants throw a coin and enter the result using the keys
computer. When an eagle falls, they receive money.
numbers – nothing.
Almost all studies show that men often
lie to get more money.
Although there are numerous studies in which
it turns out who lies when and when, the results are not clear.
Sometimes they are even contradictory. Survey study made
more accurate statements of at least some factors.
Does brain stimulation increase men’s honesty?
Stimulation by current through electrodes on the skull increases the amount of
honest answers in men. According to the study, the pulses are not
had no effect on pathological or
unscrupulous liars.
A team of British scientists in 2018 conducted an experiment to
to determine if brain stimulation affects honesty.
gave dice, which they could throw 10 times.
The results had to be printed on the computer. If 1 is dropped,
4 or 6, this means a profit of 9 francs. Participants could win
maximum of 90 francs, with 10 correct answers. Random
the probability is 50%.
Since no one watched the participants, they could with impunity
deceive. AT результате люди ввели 68% правильных ответов. 8.5%
participants stated that they entered all 10 times the correct numbers. By
according to scientists, these were pathological liars who wanted to have
all 90 francs.
ATо втором раунде была проведена стимуляция мозга. amount
Correct answers decreased to 58% in the total group.
The participants actually became a bit more honest. Share of participants
who were not “impressed” by electrical impulses, scored
correct number 10 times.
A survey of participants showed that participants with low
moral foundations cheated in the game. If a person had
moral principles, stimulation improved honesty. AT этой группе
the number of victories was close to a random probability of 50%.
The study confirms that brain stimulation has
essential to honesty. AT свете результатов, возникает
the question of whether honesty is based on biological
predisposition
If so, chronic liars may in the future rely on
reduced guilt or soft sentences. Neurologists can
appear, in turn, new methods of treatment of “lies” in men and
women
