Study Suggests Small Fibs Snowball Into Larger Lies As Brain Adapts To Dishonesty

Maitreyi Mantha
2016-12-12T11:14:36-08:00

Chronic or compulsive lying has largely been considered a mental illness. However, a new study from the University College London suggests that there may be a biological explanation as well. The researchers believe that small, self-serving lies desensitize our brains to the negative emotions connected to dishonesty, paving the way for bigger lies.