People more likely to lie when pressed for time

According to the researchers from University of Amsterdam and Ben-Gurion University,Israel,people first act upon their self-serving instincts,and only with time do they consider what socially acceptable behaviour is.

8220;When people act quickly,they may attempt to do all they can to secure a profit-including bending ethical rules and lying. Having more time to deliberate leads people to restrict the amount of lying and refrain from cheating,8221; said

researcher Shaul Shalvi,in a statement.

The researchers first tested 70 adult participants8217; tendency to lie when doing so could be easily justified.

8220;One implication of the current findings is that to increase the likelihood of honest behaviour in business or personal settings,it is important not push a person into a

corner but rather to give him or her time,8221; Shalvi said.

8220;People usually know it is wrong to lie,they just need time to do the right thing.8221;

The study was published in the journal 8216;Psychological Science8217;.