'Lying' and 'Telling the Truth' as a Function of Cooperative and Competitive Orientations and Behavioral Outcome,
Abstract
A study was made of the effects of two variables upon 'lying' and 'truth-telling.' The first variable involved a comparison of Ss with cooperative and competitive orientations toward others. The second one entailed a comparison of three equally-occurring, types of actions by S: actions whose effects were as intended; actions whose effects were opposite to those intended; and actions which were ineffectual. The first was created by different bonus systems and the second by controlling the feedback Ss received about the outcomes of their behavior. The results indicate that the Ss with a competitive orientation did considerably more lying than those with a cooperative orientation. Both groups of Ss were more likely to tell the truth about actions whose effects were as intended rather than counter to what they intended. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0724314
Entities
People
- Ella Lasky
- Harvey A. Hornstein
- Lois Biener
- Morton Deutsch
Organizations
- Columbia University