The honest truth about why we fib
Reading the tells that do not exist
When lying becomes a habit
The grand illusions we play on ourselves
YOUR GOAL
Master of The secret life of our little lies
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infamousd A vibrant anime character holds a single dollar bill with a conflicted expression.
infamousd Spot subtle body language clues to learn the psychology of why people lie.
Cheap lies: In a famous 1959 study, people paid just one dollar to lie ended up believing their own lie more than those paid twenty dollars.
The act or state of deceiving oneself, especially concerning one's own beliefs, feelings, or motives. In 1884, Sigmund Freud's advocacy of cocaine as a harmless cure illustrated this protective psychological phenomenon.
What medical phenomenon occurs when a patient's health improves after taking a completely inactive substance?
In Leon Festinger's 1959 study, which group of participants genuinely convinced themselves the boring task was fun?
How does the human brain typically handle embarrassing personal memories over time?
What chemical does the brain release during a placebo response to help reduce pain?
Which researcher is famous for showing how easily false memories can be implanted in our minds?