ABA Inside Track Episode 293 - How to Stop Lying w/ Dr. Corey Stocco
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Nov 20, 2024 Dr. Corey Stocco, an expert in behavior analysis focusing on lying in children, unpacks the intriguing world of dishonesty. He kicks off with a giant lie to illustrate honesty's complexities. Discussion pivots to the ethics of lying and how storytelling shapes our understanding of deceit. Stocco emphasizes behavioral interventions to foster honesty and the role of praise among teens. The conversation critiques current research methods, advocating for innovative approaches to better understand the motivations behind lying in youth.
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The Massachusetts Lie
- Corey Stocco began a talk on honesty with a fabricated story about a trip to Massachusetts.
- This engaging anecdote, later revealed as a lie, served to emphasize the topic's importance.
Lying and Trust
- Lying is closely linked to trust and say-do correspondence in relationships.
- Lying can damage trust and negatively impact relationship satisfaction.
Current Lying Interventions
- Common advice for handling children's lying often relies on antecedent strategies like storytelling.
- There's limited evidence supporting these strategies' effectiveness, and a need for research on consequential strategies exists.
