14 Mar 2021

Why you should answer quickly to be believed

From Sunday Morning, 9:51 am on 14 March 2021

When people pause before answering a question, even just momentarily, their answers are perceived to be less sincere and credible than if they had replied immediately, according to new research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Lead study author Dr. Ignazio Ziano explains how it all works.

Dr. Ignazio Ziano

Dr. Ignazio Ziano Photo: Supplied