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

Maitreyi Mantha
Mon, 12 Dec 2016 11:14:36 -0800

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.