Psychology of Lying

Author: (British) Virginia
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book comprehensively integrates all research findings on lies and lie detection from Western countries (including the United States and Europe) over the past two to three decades. It includes both theoretical elaborations and the introduction of highly operational lie detection methods and techniques, making it an excellent combination of theory and practice. The book consists of 8 chapters, divided into three parts: First, it briefly outlines some fundamental theoretical issues related to lying and lie detection, such as what lying is, why people lie, different types of lies, and individual differences in lying. Part two introduces how to detect lies through nonverbal behavior, how both non-professionals and professionals perceive nonverbal cues of lying, and the effectiveness and accuracy of these cues. The second part focuses on how to detect lies through verbal features, reviewing previous relevant research and highlighting two emerging and effective lie detection techniques—Statement Validity Analysis and Truth Monitoring. The final part discusses the controversial polygraph, covering its working procedures, relevant/non-relevant techniques, and the accuracy of polygraph tests.