Is lying a sign of intelligence?

In my research, I wanted to explore whether working memory is related to lying. This is an important issue as lying involves keeping multiple pieces of information in mind in order to tell a successful lie. read more

According to the philosophy of Theravada Buddhism, lying indicates bad character. It does not concern with intelligence.-Reference. 1. The Five Precepts constitute the basic code of ethics undertaken by upāsaka and upāsikā ("lay followers") of Buddhism. read more

Lying, which requires the brain to manipulate information, is associated with brain regions that permit higher-order thinking. It's also very common: some 20 percent of 2-year-olds lie, nearly 50 percent of 3-year-olds lie, and close to 90 percent of kids lie at age 4. read more

A study out of the U.K. found a correlation between lying and intelligence in children. It’s time to get out of the house and start exploring. Sign up for our newsletter and stay in the know on family-friendly activities and events near you. read more