The influence of situational factors on lying: Based on self-concept maintenance theory

Abstract

Abstract: Situational factors play a significant role in lying behavior. The present study summarized the influence of individual′s internal state(self-control resource and religious representation/ moral belief priming)and external factors(money incentive and interpersonal factor)on lying behavior based on the self-concept maintenance theory. Furthermore, future study should pay attention to the influence of self-awareness on lying and the mental mechanism as well as neural correlates of the effects of situation on lying.

Key words: lying, situational factor, self-concept maintenance theory.

摘要： 情境因素会影响人们的说谎行为。本文基于自我概念维持理论的视角，从个体内部状态（自我控制资源、宗教表征/道德观念启动）和外部因素（金钱奖励、人际因素）两方面介绍情境因素对说谎行为的影响，并指出未来研究应关注自我觉察水平这一情境因素以及情境因素影响说谎行为的心理机制和神经机制。

关键词: 说谎行为, 情境因素, 自我概念维持理论。

CLC Number:

B844

Liang Jing, Yan Wenjing, Chen Wenfeng, Fu Xiaolan. The influence of situational factors on lying: Based on self-concept maintenance theory[J]. Studies of Psychology and Behavior, 2016, 14(5): 709-714.

梁静,颜文靖,陈文锋,傅小兰. 影响说谎行为的情境因素——基于自我概念维持理论的视角[J]. 心理与行为研究, 2016, 14(5): 709-714.

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