Running head: PSYCHOLOGY IN EVERYDAY LIFE
Psychology In everyday life
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, PSYCHOLOGY IN EVERYDAY LIFE 2
Article: Vox
Updated by Julia Belluz and Brian Resnick
Feb 8, 2017
Issue: Trump understands what many misses: people don't make decisions based on facts
This Vox’s article by Julia and Brian explores the science behind deceptive human
behaviors, the reason why we must lie. The authors argue that despite honesty being the best
policy in life, a human cannot survive without scheming and dishonesty. The history of humanity
is strewn with seasoned and crafty liars, some of them being criminals who have mastered the art
of spinning lies as well as weave deception to gain unjust rewards. For instance, Bernie Madoff
through his Ponzi scheme duped investors billions of dollars before his scheme collapsed. Some
politicians, the likes of the famous Richard Nixon lied to cling to power by denying being part of
the Watergate scandal. Some politicians like Trump use the concept of lies to inflate their image.
According to Julia Belluz and Brian Resnick, Donald Trump used blatantly false and
deceptive statements throughout his presidential campaign process and has continued with the
similar pattern even after taking the oath of office. The US president insisted despite lack of
evidence that approximately five votes million were cast illegally during the general election. He
has also managed to convince his followers that the crowd size during his inauguration was
larger compared to that of his predecessor Barack Obama. His team has also managed to deploy
alternative facts about the terrorist massacres that never happened. Calculated lies worked for
Trump during his campaign and appeared to be working for his administration at least among his
Republicans. For instance, according to Julia Belluz and Brian, a poll recently conducted by
CNN shows that more than 90% of the Republicans approve of Trump's administration. Majority
of the Americans even those who never voted for him seem to be satisfied with the mode of
Psychology In everyday life
Institution of affiliation
Student’s name
Course
Date
, PSYCHOLOGY IN EVERYDAY LIFE 2
Article: Vox
Updated by Julia Belluz and Brian Resnick
Feb 8, 2017
Issue: Trump understands what many misses: people don't make decisions based on facts
This Vox’s article by Julia and Brian explores the science behind deceptive human
behaviors, the reason why we must lie. The authors argue that despite honesty being the best
policy in life, a human cannot survive without scheming and dishonesty. The history of humanity
is strewn with seasoned and crafty liars, some of them being criminals who have mastered the art
of spinning lies as well as weave deception to gain unjust rewards. For instance, Bernie Madoff
through his Ponzi scheme duped investors billions of dollars before his scheme collapsed. Some
politicians, the likes of the famous Richard Nixon lied to cling to power by denying being part of
the Watergate scandal. Some politicians like Trump use the concept of lies to inflate their image.
According to Julia Belluz and Brian Resnick, Donald Trump used blatantly false and
deceptive statements throughout his presidential campaign process and has continued with the
similar pattern even after taking the oath of office. The US president insisted despite lack of
evidence that approximately five votes million were cast illegally during the general election. He
has also managed to convince his followers that the crowd size during his inauguration was
larger compared to that of his predecessor Barack Obama. His team has also managed to deploy
alternative facts about the terrorist massacres that never happened. Calculated lies worked for
Trump during his campaign and appeared to be working for his administration at least among his
Republicans. For instance, according to Julia Belluz and Brian, a poll recently conducted by
CNN shows that more than 90% of the Republicans approve of Trump's administration. Majority
of the Americans even those who never voted for him seem to be satisfied with the mode of
