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Psychologists from the University of Massachusetts , United States , Robert S. Feldman found an association between a lie and popularity among students ( young people ) . Research conducted Robert S. Feldman is published in the current issue of the Journal of Nonverbal Behavior .

" We found that the lies perpetrated by the students actually showed that the students have a high social control capabilities " , says Feldman .

Feldman conducted a study of 32 parents of middle and upper -level students aged between 11 to 16 years , and provide a questionnaire that contains a variety of information about the activities of their children , social relationships , and the ability of their children in school . Based upon these data , the students were grouped into two groups , ie groups that have a low level of socialization , and groups that have a high degree of socialization . The students in the two groups were asked one by one to test the savory flavor in sweet drinks , sour drinks and beverages as well as unpleasant . Then they were asked to convince the inspectors that they liked or did not like what they drink . It makes the students make one true statement and one false statement .

Activity was recorded on video and edited in a balanced way into certain parts . To 48 students demonstrated record 64th test activity was to evaluate the effectiveness of the students express their reactions when tasting drink served in a test . The result was contrary to the drinking test performed , age , gender of the students who were tested , and socialization skills as said parents of students who underwent pre- test .

" We want to get that high social skills will make it easier deceiving someone else , or that being a big liar would make someone more famous ," said Feldman .

Research shows that teens lie adolesen more capable than younger adolescents . Young women are also found to be able to lie than teenage boys. At all levels of age and sex , those who had higher social skills turned out to be that potential to be a big liar . When lying , they are better able to control the facial expressions , gestures , tone of voice , and eye contact . While they are not good socialization capabilities , experienced much difficulty in controlling his behavior when lying .

" This study shows us that it is not realistic if we always hope that people will always tell the truth . Actually we do not want to accept this fact . Children at a young age thinking to always be polite and say sweet in all circumstances , despite the fact that they say not a real honesty . way, they were well received by the environment , the more a place , and the more popular " , says Feldman .