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Here’s a bullet-point summary of The Science of Lying (assuming you're referring to research on the psychology and neuroscience of lying):
🧠 The Science of Lying – Key Points Summary
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Lying is a complex cognitive task
→ It involves working memory, inhibition, and planning—more mentally taxing than telling the truth. -
Brain regions involved
→ Prefrontal cortex (decision-making), anterior cingulate cortex (conflict monitoring), and amygdala (emotional response) are all active during lying. -
Types of lies
→ White lies (to protect feelings), antisocial lies (for personal gain), and prosocial lies (for others’ benefit). -
Developmental trajectory
→ Children start lying as early as age 2–3; lying ability improves with theory of mind and executive function development. -
Physiological signs are unreliable
→ Increased heart rate, sweating, and eye movement are not consistent indicators—polygraphs are often inaccurate. -
Liars vs. truth-tellers
→ Liars typically give less detailed, more structured responses and may take longer to respond. -
Habitual liars' brains adapt
→ Studies show reduced amygdala response over time, suggesting emotional desensitization. -
Social and cultural influence
→ Acceptability and frequency of lying vary across cultures and social contexts. -
Truth bias
→ Humans are generally bad at detecting lies—only ~54% accurate—due to a natural tendency to trust. -
Lie detection advances
→ Emerging tools include fMRI, EEG, and linguistic analysis, but ethical and practical limitations remain.
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