Neural mechanisms of deliberate dishonesty: Dissociating deliberation from other control processes during dishonest behaviors [Psychological and Cognitive Sciences]

Numerous studies have sought proof of whether people are genuinely honest by testing whether cognitive control mechanisms are recruited during honest and dishonest behaviors. The underlying assumption is: Deliberate behaviors require cognitive control to inhibit intuitive responses. However, cognitive control during honest and dishonest behaviors can be required for other...

Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - October 18, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Liyang Sai, Gabriele Bellucci, Chongxiang Wang, Genyue Fu, Julia A. Camilleri, Simon B. Eickhoff, Frank Krueger Tags: Psychological and Cognitive Sciences, Brief Reports Social Sciences Source Type: research