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August 1, 2026Scandinavian Journal of PsychologyOpen Access

Too Good to Be True: Comparing Self‐Reported Lying Habits Among Credible and Non‐Credible Responders

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NHNatacha HenriquezIBIrena BoškovićRKRianne Kok

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Overview

Randomized trial examines the impact of supernormality on lying behavior in categorized responders, suggesting implications for self-report accuracy.

Key Points

  • The study investigates how extreme positive response bias (supernormality) affects self-reported lying behavior.
  • 777 participants completed an online survey measuring supernormality and lying behaviors.
  • Participants were divided into a 'supernormal group' (n=223) and a 'credible group' (n=554) based on scores on the Supernormality Scale-Revised.
  • Group differences in lying-related outcomes were analyzed.
  • The supernormal group reported lower lying frequency compared to the credible group.
  • Supernormal responders exhibited greater unwillingness to lie due to negative internal factors.
  • Relative to the credible group, the supernormal group displayed lower relational and antisocial lying.

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Henriquez et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6da778e258b358b3c6c899https://doi.org/10.1111/sjop.70136
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