Psychology of Lying

Author: [British] Vigie / Zheng Hongli
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book comprehensively summarizes all research findings on promises and promise recognition from Western countries (including the United States and Europe) over the past two to three decades. It includes both theoretical elaborations and highly practical 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 promise recognition, such as what lying is, why people lie, different types of lying, and individual differences in lying. Part two introduces how to detect lies through nonverbal behavior, including 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, effective lie detection techniques—Statement Validity Analysis (SVA) and Truth Monitoring Technology. The final part discusses the controversial Polygraph, covering its working procedures, relevant/non-relevant techniques, and accuracy issues.