We discover how to make a man always speak the truth

It is necessary to pump up his testosterone, according to scientists from the University of Bonn in Germany. Testosterone is often associated with aggression and anti-social behavior. But, as it turns out, the high level of the male hormone, increases libido and contribute to the accumulation of muscle mass, making the stronger sex less prone to fraud and lies.

During the experiments, the German scientists artificially increased the level Testosterone   46 men using special hormonal gel. In the control group the other 45 received a placebo.

Both groups were then asked to participate in a behavioral study, which includes a simple game of dice in a separate room. The more a man typed points, informing the computer, the more money received as a reward. Naturally, scientists have made sure that the volunteers were able to lie about their achievements, even though the camera carefully recorded live account.

It turned out that the most truthful appeared just those men who had elevated levels Testosterone . German scientists suggest that the hormone not only makes the stronger sex more energetic and aggressive. He also helped to strengthen their sense of pride and domination.

A proud men needed to develop personal positive image, that is not to appear to be weak and a liar in his own eyes. So they sought to win to be honest, tell the computer only truthful information. These studies are published in the online journal Public Library of Science ONE.

Psychology

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