The relation between social value orientation and the use of deception was studied in two experiments. Results showed that proself bargainers used deception mainly to increase their own outcomes. This was different for prosocial bargainers. Prosocial bargainers used deception often against...

In general, our justice system provides two types of reactions when justice is not served: punishing the perpetrator or compensating the victim. The present study focuses on outsiders observing a situation of injustice. We directly compare punishment and compensation behavior by introducing a...

In two experiments we studied the relation between dependency and deception in the ultimatum bargaining game. Participants could deceive the other player about the value of the chips they bargained over. Dependency was manipulated by manipulating the consequences of rejecting a proposal for both...

Prior research on negotiation and especially ultimatum bargaining has shown that fear of rejection may induce bargainers make high offers. In the current study we show that there is a limit to the beneficial effects of making high offers and that becoming to generous may backfire. participants...

Sanction opportunities are often introduced to promote cooperative choice behavior. Experimental studies have repeatedly demonstrated that the use of both rewards and punishments can indeed effectively increase cooperation. However, research has only recently begun to identify the determinants...