In an interesting study, a job interview question has been found to have the potential to detect liars and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has also been using this question.&nbsp;

In 2017, Musk said that he had posed the same interview question to all his candidates. The question is "Tell me about some of the most difficult problems you worked on and how you solved them."

He had claimed that this question helped him in catching the liars and now a study has backed his method.

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The question falls under the 'Asymmetric Information Management' (AIM) interview technique which has been designed to provide interviewee with a way to demonstrate they are speaking the truth by telling in detail about their experience.

In the study, which was published in the Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition, different ways for spotting liars with the help of the job interviewing technique have been explained.

<h2>What answer determines if the candidate is telling the truth?</h2>

If the applicant answers the open-ended question of Musk with a specific and detailed response, it is most likely they are telling the truth.&nbsp;

"Small details are the lifeblood of forensic investigations and can provide investigators with facts to check and witnesses to question," said Cody Porter, who is one of the authors of the study, in an article.

"If they provide longer, more detailed statements about the event of interest, then the investigator will be better able to detect if they are telling the truth or lying. In contrast, liars wish to conceal their guilt," explained Porter.

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"This means they are more likely to strategically withhold information in response to the AIM method. Their assumption here is that providing more information will make it easier for the investigator to detect their lie, so instead, they provide less information," she added.

The hiring process of Musk is very unique. He does not look for a college and even does not ask for a high school diploma, but he looks for "evidence of exceptional ability" while hiring new staff.&nbsp;

"If there's a track record of exceptional achievement, then it's likely that that will continue into the future," he said.&nbsp;

This is the reason why the same interview question is posed by Musk since it is easy to lie on a resume but it is difficult to create a detailed lie on the spot.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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In an interesting study, a job interview question has been found to have the potential to detect liars and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has also been using this question.

In an interesting study, a job interview question has been found to have the potential to detect liars and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has also been using this question. In 2017, Musk said that he had posed the same interview question to all his candidates. The question is "Tell me about some of the most difficult problems you worked on and how you solved them." He had claimed that this question helped him in catching the liars and now a study has backed his method. Also Read: Elon Musk a ‘teenager on the bus with no headphones’, should face ‘arrest warrant’, says ex-Twitter chief The question falls under the 'Asymmetric Information Management' (AIM) interview technique which has been designed to provide interviewee with a way to demonstrate they are speaking the truth by telling in detail about their experience. In the study, which was published in the Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition, different ways for spotting liars with the help of the job interviewing technique have been explained. What answer determines if the candidate is telling the truth? If the applicant answers the open-ended question of Musk with a specific and detailed response, it is most likely they are telling the truth. "Small details are the lifeblood of forensic investigations and can provide investigators with facts to check and witnesses to question," said Cody Porter, who is one of the authors of the study, in an article. "If they provide longer, more detailed statements about the event of interest, then the investigator will be better able to detect if they are telling the truth or lying. In contrast, liars wish to conceal their guilt," explained Porter. Watch: Elon Musk says will fight Zuckerberg “any place, any time, any rules” "This means they are more likely to strategically withhold information in response to the AIM method. Their assumption here is that providing more information will make it easier for the investigator to detect their lie, so instead, they provide less information," she added. The hiring process of Musk is very unique. He does not look for a college and even does not ask for a high school diploma, but he looks for "evidence of exceptional ability" while hiring new staff. "If there's a track record of exceptional achievement, then it's likely that that will continue into the future," he said. This is the reason why the same interview question is posed by Musk since it is easy to lie on a resume but it is difficult to create a detailed lie on the spot. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk has a classic job interview question, experts say THIS can catch liars

Millennials, the generation of people born between 1981 and 1996, have been blamed for many things, ruining Airbnb, tattoos, mayonnaise, McDonald's and so much more. Don't believe us? Just go on Google and search "millennials ruined", you'll see. Now, a recent survey attempted to find who's the biggest fibber of all the generations. Turns out, millennials take the crown for being the biggest liars in the workplace and on social media.

<h2>What the study found: Millennials vs Boomers vs Gen Z</h2>

Online casino PlayStar conducted a survey of 1,306 participants, split equally between males and females, to explore their propensity for lying in different settings.

As per a report in New York Post, the results revealed that millennials, or those born between 1981 and 1996, were the worst offenders, with 13 per cent admitting to being dishonest at least once a day.

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In contrast, only two&nbsp;per cent of baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, confessed to telling a daily fib.

Even Gen Z did better. Generation Z, the young ones, born between 1997 and 2021 and Generation X, born between 1965 and 1980 displayed similar levels of deception, with only five&nbsp;per cent in each group owning up to daily dishonesty.

<h2>What do millennials lie about?</h2>

The survey did delve into the specific areas where lies are most prevalent. Nearly one-third of millennials admitted to lying on their resumes this year and the workplace was identified as the hub of deceit. Almost 40 per cent of millennials confessed to lying to their boss in order to avoid embarrassment.

Furthermore, 23 per cent of millennials and 21 per cent of Gen Z individuals admitted to lying on social media to impress others.

<h2>What pushes millennials to lie?</h2>

The focus on money, image, and fame among millennials might explain their higher propensity for lying, as indicated by a 2012 study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

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However, the survey found that the majority of respondents, 79 per cent, claimed to have never told a lie online.

Nine in ten Gen X respondents or 89 per cent, 86 per cent of baby boomers also reported high levels of honesty on social media.

<h2>Is there a gender angle to lying?</h2>

Interestingly, yes. As per the New York Post report, the survey uncovered a gender difference in lying behaviour. Men were found to be 10 per cent more likely to lie on social media compared to women.

In general too, more men — 26 per cent —confessed to telling a daily lie compared to the slightly lower number of women —&nbsp; 23 per cent. However, the survey challenged the common misconception that women are better at detecting lies than men.

Overall, the survey highlighted that the majority of people struggle to identify when someone is lying, with 97 per cent of participants performing poorly in lie detection.

However, the survey also revealed that lies are not always malicious, with 58 per cent of respondents admitting to telling untruths only to avoid embarrassment and 42 per cent doing so to protect their privacy. Additionally, a significant portion — 42 per cent — confessed to lying to shield someone from reprimand or punishment. So, all in all, it's not all that bad.

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Millennials, the generation of people born between 1981 and 1996, have been blamed for many things, ruining Airbnb, tattoos, mayonnaise, McDonald's and so much more.

Millennials, the generation of people born between 1981 and 1996, have been blamed for many things, ruining Airbnb, tattoos, mayonnaise, McDonald's and so much more. Don't believe us? Just go on Google and search "millennials ruined", you'll see. Now, a recent survey attempted to find who's the biggest fibber of all the generations. Turns out, millennials take the crown for being the biggest liars in the workplace and on social media. What the study found: Millennials vs Boomers vs Gen Z Online casino PlayStar conducted a survey of 1,306 participants, split equally between males and females, to explore their propensity for lying in different settings. As per a report in New York Post, the results revealed that millennials, or those born between 1981 and 1996, were the worst offenders, with 13 per cent admitting to being dishonest at least once a day. Also read | What the 'hell'? Gen Z more likely to believe in damnation after death, finds study In contrast, only two per cent of baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, confessed to telling a daily fib. Even Gen Z did better. Generation Z, the young ones, born between 1997 and 2021 and Generation X, born between 1965 and 1980 displayed similar levels of deception, with only five per cent in each group owning up to daily dishonesty. What do millennials lie about? The survey did delve into the specific areas where lies are most prevalent. Nearly one-third of millennials admitted to lying on their resumes this year and the workplace was identified as the hub of deceit. Almost 40 per cent of millennials confessed to lying to their boss in order to avoid embarrassment. Furthermore, 23 per cent of millennials and 21 per cent of Gen Z individuals admitted to lying on social media to impress others. What pushes millennials to lie? The focus on money, image, and fame among millennials might explain their higher propensity for lying, as indicated by a 2012 study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Also read | Despite prioritising sex, millennials are less 'sexually free' than Gen Z, survey finds However, the survey found that the majority of respondents, 79 per cent, claimed to have never told a lie online. Nine in ten Gen X respondents or 89 per cent, 86 per cent of baby boomers also reported high levels of honesty on social media. Is there a gender angle to lying? Interestingly, yes. As per the New York Post report, the survey uncovered a gender difference in lying behaviour. Men were found to be 10 per cent more likely to lie on social media compared to women. In general too, more men — 26 per cent —confessed to telling a daily lie compared to the slightly lower number of women — 23 per cent. However, the survey challenged the common misconception that women are better at detecting lies than men. Overall, the survey highlighted that the majority of people struggle to identify when someone is lying, with 97 per cent of participants performing poorly in lie detection. However, the survey also revealed that lies are not always malicious, with 58 per cent of respondents admitting to telling untruths only to avoid embarrassment and 42 per cent doing so to protect their privacy. Additionally, a significant portion — 42 per cent — confessed to lying to shield someone from reprimand or punishment. So, all in all, it's not all that bad. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

The truth about lies: Turns out, millennials are the most deceptive generation

In today's day and age, it is very easy to lie social media has made life easy for people who love faking it. The biggest liars are none other than millennials. Sounds very odd well, according to a recent study people born between 1981 and 1996 tend to lie the most at work and on social media compared to other age groups.

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