Why People Lie: The Science, Psychology & Consequences, PART 1 (3017)

Is telling the truth always the “right” thing to do? Are there occasions when it’s OK to lie? What causes chronic lying?

Joining Host Jim Cathcart are expert researchers/scientists in the field of lying and deception:

Dr. Daniel C. Krawczyk, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Psychology, School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, University of Texas at Dallas and

Michael J. Lundie, Ph.D., Staff Cognitive Scientist, Psychological Sciences Group, Research and Development Directorate, Applied Research Associates, Inc.

How do you know when someone is NOT telling the truth? As it turns out, lying is something that everybody does. Yes, all of us. Even the good guys and gals.

Lying is a part of every culture and it is directly related to the level of trust and cooperation between people.

Join us to take a look at how lying impacts us all, and what can be done about it.

Originally aired April 7, 2024