While we might not realize it, when it comes to deciding which people we trust more, we tend to lean towards people who grew up poor, according to a new study, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology by the American Psychological Association (APA). We seem to trust those who grew up in middle to lower income households versus wealthy households.
"Trust is essential for healthy relationships. Without it, romantic partnerships can fail, workplaces can suffer, and social divisions can grow,” said lead researcher Kristin Laurin, Ph.D., a psychology professor at the University of British Columbia, in a press release. “But what makes people trust someone in the first place?"
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