Listen "The truth about lying – what it is, how it starts and can you detect a liar?"
Episode Synopsis
No one likes to be lied to, right? But face it, we all lie probably more often than we’d like to admit. How does lying actually start in life? Why do children lie and can we tell if they’re lying?Kang Lee is a world renowned expert on lying and some of his research was so unexpected, it even startled his lab assistants. Here’s what he discovered about children and lying.Info on Guest:Kang Lee is a professor in applied psychology and human development at the Ontario Institute For Studies in Education. He studies moral development and the development of lying in children and young adults. For more on his work: https://www.kangleelab.com/Check out this video that’s had more than 11 million views on whether you can tell if a child is lying: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6diqpGKOvicWe appreciate your support! Please rate our podcast. And subscribe and follow us on social! @CRAMideas. Our thanks to the Temerty Foundation for their generous support. We’d really appreciate your support! Please rate our podcast and subscribe and follow us on social @CRAMideas. Support the CRAM Podcast!Research shapes our lives, yet so much of it doesn’t reach the public. CRAM bridges the gap, bringing groundbreaking Canadian research to everyone. To keep this important work going, we need your support. CRAM is a registered charity, and Canadian donors will receive a tax receipt. Help us share the research that matters and donate using the link below. Thank you! https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/124993
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