Lies

On average, how many lies does the average person tell in the first ten minutes of meeting someone new?

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

• Four times

What percentage of the time do people lie when speaking to their mother?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

According to a study, what percentage of people lie?

• 55%

• 75%

• 99%

• 100%

True or False: Even those who claim not to lie are probably also lying.

• True

• False

Tarahumara tribe is known for their ...

• long-distance running

• short-distance running

• long-distance shooting

• long-distance swimming

What part of the brain might have less gray matter in the members of the Tarahumara tribe?

• Temporal lobe

• Amygdala

• Prefrontal cortex

• Cerebellum

What is one reason why humans started lying according to some sources?

• To promote cooperation and create bonds between individuals

• To gain personal advantage

• To avoid punishment

• To manipulate others

What are white lies?

• Lies that are racially motivated

• Lies considered to be harmless

• Lies which might be harmful

• Lies told by children

What makes it easier for humans to lie as compared to before?

• Improved brain function

• Increased gray matter in the prefrontal cortex

• Language development

• Enhanced moral code

True or False: Lying becomes more prevalent as humans evolve.

• True

• False