A perceived separation from one another permits us to sometimes lie and try to deceive others. Science has searched for ways to overcome this obstacle to truth. Studies have found that untrained observers cannot detect deceit better than at chance levels of accuracy. Training observers helps some, but still with much room for error. The war on terrorism has increased the value of being able to detect deception.
Recent research with magnetic image resonance (MRI) technology has revealed that certain areas of the brain are more active during lying. In this research, published in Biological Psychiatry, male participants were to receive a reward as part of the experiment if they could successfully lie about recent behaviours they indulged in. The MRIs indicated that while speaking deceitfully, these men’s brains showed increased activity in stress areas, in areas governing impulse control, and in the brain area active during multitasking, suggesting two lines of thought occurring simultaneously. Their words may lie, but their brains tell the truth.
Perhaps we shouldn’t try to do so much multi-tasking. We may be working the brain overtime and wearing it out faster. Does anyone care to offer an experience they have had that could cast more light on the subject of multi-tasking. For related Web links or more information go to: www.creativespirit.net/psiresearch.
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