Many lies that are intended to help others require the deceiver to make assumptions about
whether lying serves others' best interests. In other words, lying often involves a paternalistic …

This study examines the effects of guilty conscience on incentive in the situation where an
agent performance assessment has errors. There are two types of assessment error …

Prosocial lying, or lying that is intended to benefit others, is a ubiquitous phenomenon that
can have profound consequences. Despite their prevalence and importance in social life …

Friendships are integral to healthy social functioning and successful navigation in our social
world. They provide a plethora of benefits, but alongside these benefits, friendships bring …