Little liars: babies younger than one practise deceit, study suggests
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A new study from the University of Bristol suggests that babies begin practicing rudimentary forms of deception as early as 10 months old. Researchers interviewed over 750 parents in the UK, US, Australia, and Canada about their children's deceptive behaviors. The study found that approximately 25% of 10-month-olds exhibited behaviors like pretending not to hear or hiding forbidden foods. By age three, children demonstrated more frequent and creative deception. The research suggests that deceptive behavior develops gradually from a young age, possibly stemming from a desire to get away with things or obtain extra treats. This challenges previous assumptions that deception requires advanced language skills and understanding.
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AI-ExtractedThe study was based on interviews with 750 parents.
Previous research has often focused on deception as something very sophisticated.
By 10 months, about a quarter of children were practising some rudimentary form of deceit.
Deception activity was found to be frequent.
By the age of three, children were more proficient, creative and frequent fabricators.
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