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Honesty

Everything on this site about honesty — each one naming the study behind it.

You are more honest when you feel observed by eyes.
A simple image of eyes displayed in a room increases prosocial behavior and honesty in participants.…
You are more likely to lie when you feel anonymous.
A 2010 study found that people in a darkened room were more likely to cheat on a math test than those in a well-lit on…
You only cheat when you can justify it to yourself.
A 2008 study found that participants were less likely to cheat when asked to recall the Ten Commandments, but cheated …