07-06-2026 18:32 via socialpsychology.org

People Often Overestimate How Much Others Lie and Cheat, Study Finds

Source: PsyPostNew research suggests that people often assume that others are much more likely to lie and cheat than they actually are. The study, published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, found that individuals overestimate the dishonesty of their peers by a wide margin. Providing accurate information about honesty levels tends to reduce support for heavy workplace surveillance and fosters a more positive view of human nature, the report...
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