An Introduction to the Science of Deception and Lie Detection

This accessible book provides a foundational understanding of the  science of deception and lie detection. Focusing on core issues for the  field, it discusses classic and current psychological research into  lying as well as theoretical approaches to understanding human lie  detection.

This book explores engaging questions around how  people lie, how people make decisions about believing others, and how we  can detect deception. Each chapter is clearly structured to support  students of all levels by summarising content, presenting key research,  and systematically evaluating findings. Chapters explore topics  including some of the most promising current lie detection techniques,  how and why people lie, how lying develops in children, and whether  unconscious thinking can boost lie detection accuracy.

Providing  an overview of key issues in deception, this book will be of great  interest to students and lecturers in the field of deception and lie  detection, as well as anyone generally interested in this fascinating  field of research.