The Science and Psychology of Lying - Psychological Book Review

All humans lie, in fact they are probably one of thewhole truth? And what's the difference between a
most deceptive species on the entire planet, and withLiars perception and the perspective of the deceived;
their rather large brain humans are able to lie about justthese are both different points of view. There are a
about anything. We know when our politicians are lyingcouple of very good chapters on this topic, and the
to us, what's that old joke; "when their lips are moving."author does not lie in explaining it. She also goes into
But did you know that your parents lie, your teachersgreat detail on religious lies, and when you must lie
lie, your boss lies, your spouse lies, and everywherebased on your job or duty. These are all dilemmas that
you go half of what you hear is not entirely correct.the book discusses.
Some believe this is a moral choice, and it varies fromShe also talks about white lies and the justification of
culture to culture, but for the most part it permeatessuch, along with mutual deceit, and even the ethics of
every human endeavor in every culture. If you'd like tolying to Liars. How about giving the enemy their due,
learn more about the psychology of lying, and how toand deception in warfare, competition, etc, indeed, she
spot a liar, not that it's that hard, then I have a reallydiscusses what she calls the noble lie, along with the
good research book that like to recommend to you. It'slies or compliments which are not deserved. I think you
helped me significantly in business, and allowed me towill very much enjoy the book, and if you are
forgive all the Liars I run across. The book is called;psychologists I recommend it to you, because it might
"Lying; Moral Choice in Public and Private Life," byhelp you to stop lying to yourself. Please consider all
Sissela Bok, 1978.this.
The research writer asks the question; what is the