Original paper

When Is It Acceptable to Lie? Interpersonal and Intergroup Perspectives on Deception

Volume: 67, Issue: 2, Pages: 129 - 146
Published: Mar 9, 2016
Abstract
While deception is generally viewed as an undesirable and unethical action, people evaluate some lies as more detrimental than others. This study examined factors influencing deception assessments, including the seriousness of the lie and whom it benefits. The effect of an intergroup versus an interpersonal context for the lie was examined. Utilizing 24 vignettes varying in terms of these conditions, 259 participants evaluated a lie’s...
Paper Details
Title
When Is It Acceptable to Lie? Interpersonal and Intergroup Perspectives on Deception
Published Date
Mar 9, 2016
Volume
67
Issue
2
Pages
129 - 146
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