Friends Are More Likely to Believe Lies Due to Trust
Friends are more prone to deception due to increased trust and reduced vigilance, a new study finds.
Why it matters
- Understanding how social distance affects lie detection can help in various social interactions and risk management.
By the numbers
- 66 dyads participated (32 male, 34 female).
- Model accuracy: 86.66% in predicting deception using brain synchrony data.
The big picture
- Friends show higher neural synchrony (INS) in brain regions related to risk and reward, making them more likely to believe lies.
- INS-based models predict deception better than single-brain measures.
What they're saying
- Comments highlight that people are more likely to believe lies when they perceive a reward.
Caveats
- The study is complex and involves advanced brain imaging techniques.
- Some details might be missing or uncertain.
What’s next
- Further research could explore real-world applications in risk management.