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Evolution and Deception. Who Lies?. Everyone 90% people admit being deceitful. Level 1. Most basic deception Example: ‘sexually deceptive’ orchids. Level 2. Ability to deceive in certain situations Example: The Anglerfish. Level 3. The learned response
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Who Lies? • Everyone • 90% people admit being deceitful
Level 1 • Most basic deception • Example: ‘sexually deceptive’ orchids
Level 2 • Ability to deceive in certain situations • Example: The Anglerfish
Level 3 • The learned response • Example: A dog faking a broken leg
Level 4 • The ability to perceive or think about another’s intentions, or beliefs, and then manipulate those beliefs with one’s behaviour
Deception evolved as an ability to use others for one’s selfish needs • Evolutionary arms race
Why do we lie? • First, who do we lie to? • Strangers • Romantic Partners • Parents