The Science of Children and Lying: Debunking Myths

TLDRChildren start lying as young as two years old, and it is a normal part of their development. Adults are not good at detecting children's lies. Facial blood flow changes can reveal hidden emotions associated with lying.

Key insights

🧒Children start lying as young as two years old.

🧛‍♀️Adults are not good at detecting children's lies.

💡The ability to lie requires theory of mind and self-control.

🌍Lying is a common phenomenon across cultures.

📷Transdermal optical imaging can detect hidden emotions associated with lying.

Q&A

At what age do children start lying?

Children can start lying as young as two years old.

Are adults good at detecting children's lies?

No, adults are not good at detecting children's lies.

What are the key ingredients for good lying?

The key ingredients for good lying are theory of mind and self-control.

Is lying a universal phenomenon?

Yes, lying is a common phenomenon across cultures.

How can hidden emotions associated with lying be revealed?

Hidden emotions associated with lying can be revealed using transdermal optical imaging.

Timestamped Summary

00:13Children start lying as young as two years old.

06:00Adults are not good at detecting children's lies.

09:00The ability to lie requires theory of mind and self-control.

11:25Lying is a common phenomenon across cultures.

12:00Transdermal optical imaging can detect hidden emotions associated with lying.