White Lies - Childs Development

18-08-2006 10:42

Dr Aric Sigman - The tooth fairy, how babies are born, and the night vision properties of carrots are the UK's most popular white lies.

And parents are encouraged not to feel guilty for telling their children white lies- apparently they are good for their development by protecting their innocence and stimulating their imagination! so says the good Doctor

Dr Aric Sigman is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and a Member of the Institute of Biology. He has conducted research on a range of subjects, from the use of psychosurgery, to the effects of hypnosis on the brain and autonomic nervous system.

Dr Sigman has worked on health education campaigns with the Department of Health and acted as advisor to the Institute of Personnel Management on health and psychology issues. He conducts seminars and public speaking.

Dr Sigman has written and presented scientific documentaries for BBC1 and Radio 4 on the scientific basis of faith; the biology of hypnosis; and on the effects of too much choice, and for Dispatches on Channel 4 on the hidden detrimental effects of moderate dieting. His health and psychology book Getting Physical won The Times Educational Supplement's Information Book Award.

In this video, leading research psychologist Dr Aric Sigman tells all about white lies, and their impact on children. "

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