Lie detection is tough for a lot of people, but why do some people happen to just be better at it than others? This is an important question not just in our attempts to understand how to detect deception but also in efforts to better understand the role of emotional recognition in lie detection. A…
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April, 2019
Why Some People Lie Better Than Others
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April, 2018
Lie Detection in the Media
Learning how to read people extends beyond one on one conversation into the realm of politics and media studies. A recent study published in Science has sought to analyze the ways in which such false stories get promoted and circulated throughout social media. While many news commentators have pointed to the role of automated bots…
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November, 2016
The Problem of Lie Detection
Somewhat unsurprisingly, the movies have painted a highly inaccurate picture of the power of polygraphs, or so-called lie-detector tests. While many crime dramas showcase a seemingly miraculous technology for distinguishing truths from lies, this portrayal, itself, is far from true. However, a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry suggests that polygraph tests…
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