People often make credibility assessments unconsciously in various social situations. Research by ten Brinke et al. indicates that truth-tellers are perceived as more attractive compared to liars based on traits such as openness and warmth. The studies showed that this 'truth attraction' effect varied by gender, being stronger in evaluations of women. Despite widespread awareness of deception, individuals are generally inclined to view others as honest, suggesting that indirect evaluation helps differentiate liars from truth-tellers even without suspicion.
Ten Brinke et al. found that individuals viewed as honest were more attractive due to perceived openness and warmth, influencing interpersonal attraction and approach behavior.
The 'truth attraction' effect, indicating greater appeal towards truth-tellers, was stronger among the evaluations of women, revealing gender dynamics in perceptions of honesty.
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