It is encouraging to note psychology seems to attract the more empathic amongst us. Recent studies suggest career choice is influenced by personality, with psychology students being less likely to score high in trait narcissism than their law and business studies colleagues. Even in an era of ‘fake news’, honesty remains a trait we admire, but where do we draw the line on deception? Paltering is misleadingly presenting truthful information. Victims still call it lying, but what does your conscience say?
It is encouraging to note psychology seems to attract the more empathic amongst us. Recent studies suggest career choice is influenced by personality, with psychology students being less likely to score high in trait narcissism than their law and business studies colleagues. Even in an era of ‘fake news’, honesty remains a trait we admire, but where do we draw the line on deception? Paltering is misleadingly presenting truthful information. Victims still call it lying, but what does your conscience say?