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What makes us tick? The psychology behind cheating

As a psychologist, I am endlessly fascinated about the underpinnings of human behaviour and have been for over thirty years – long before I became a psychologist!

We are such complex beings, and when we add relationships into the equation, there are always a lot more questions than answers!

For example, why do people cheat? On tests, by telling lies (big and small), individually and in their relationships?

I came across an interesting study which raises some interesting ideas and, of course, a lot more questions!

Questions such as: Does cheating provide some individuals with an emotional high, which of course would predispose them to more of the same?!

You will find the article at:http://bps-research-digest.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-cheaters-high-how-being-bad-feels.html

 

I would appreciate your comments!

 

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