Wealthier people more likely to lie or cheat, study finds

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http://www.bendbulletin.com/article/...107/203020347/

Wealthier people more likely to lie or cheat, study finds

The “upper class,” as defined by the study, were more likely to break the law while driving, take candy from children, lie in negotiation, cheat to increase their odds of winning a prize and endorse unethical behavior at work, researchers reported Tuesday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
The experiments suggest at least some wealthier people “perceive greed as positive and beneficial,” probably as a result of education, personal independence and the resources they have to deal with potentially negative consequences, the authors wrote.

greed=money=power=more greed

Wealthier people get bored because they can buy pretty much anything they want.

My DICK is wealthy...never bored, just IMPATIENT. LOL

I don't think how much money one has would define their character... Therefore I don't think this is accurate.

Yes It's true for most but not all.

No one should be rich, except those who understand it.

I don't think how much money one has would define their character... Therefore I don't think this is accurate. Originally Posted by Shayla

Would you like to put a tad more research into that thought process...

I'm not wealthly, but I didn't start hobbying until after I started my own company and had some extra cash...... so there you go.

So I guess this means that I can't trust my sugardaddy.

Would you like to put a tad more research into that thought process... Originally Posted by WTF

I did. But it's all lies anyways.

Would you like to put a tad more research into that thought process... Originally Posted by WTF

What research is required? It's not even a logical hypothesis to state that money causes defects in character. Money may allow people who lack character to get away with it but it does not cause it.

What research is required? It's not even a logical hypothesis to state that money causes defects in character. Money may allow people who lack character to get away with it but it does not cause it. Originally Posted by TheRightStuffer

Did you read the article? If so you would understand the word greed.

You can draw your own conclusion as to why rich people.

From the article.
The research indicates that valuing greed leads to unethical behavior, not necessarily that income class causes bad behavior, McGinley said, adding, “greediness seems like a much more substantial predictor than income.”
The study builds on previous research that has shown wealthy people are worse at recognizing how others feel and are more likely to be disengaged during social interactions, the authors wrote.

Did you read the article? If so you would understand the word greed.

You can draw your own conclusion as to why rich people.

From the article.
The research indicates that valuing greed leads to unethical behavior, not necessarily that income class causes bad behavior, McGinley said, adding, “greediness seems like a much more substantial predictor than income.”
The study builds on previous research that has shown wealthy people are worse at recognizing how others feel and are more likely to be disengaged during social interactions, the authors wrote. Originally Posted by WTF

Yes I read it and concluded something different than you. The article clearly states that greed is the predictor and income is not the cause of bad behavior. You are saying that money causes someone to have poor character and the article does not support that conclusion.

Yes I read it and concluded something different than you. The article clearly states that greed is the predictor and income is not the cause of bad behavior. You are saying that money causes someone to have poor character and the article does not support that conclusion. Originally Posted by TheRightStuffer

Where did I say money caused bad behavior?

I was the one that pointed out 'greed', not money.

Fuc, I give you the answer and then you act as if you stumbled upon a cure for cancer.

I asked Shayla to put more thought into her response. She thinks it is all bunk if I read her reply correctly.