Detecting Lies and Deceit

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By Aldert Vrij

Series: Wiley Series in Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law

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Detecting Lies and Deceit by Aldert Vrij delves into the psychology behind how and why people lie, offering insights into the methods used to detect deception. The book explores the challenges faced by professionals in various fields who rely on identifying deceit, examining both verbal and non-verbal cues. It combines theory with practical applications, drawing on extensive research to provide a comprehensive guide to understanding deceitful behaviour.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by understanding human behaviour and want to explore the psychological techniques used in distinguishing truth from deception. It could be particularly appealing if you're interested in how professionals in law enforcement and psychology identify subtle cues in detecting lies.

Detecting Lies and Deceit

The original edition of this book was the first to incorporate research on both non-verbal and verbal cues to deception, and quickly became the market leader. However, major developments in the field and a substantial volume of new research since publication now demand a thorough revision.

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Why do people lie?

Do gender and personality differences affect how people lie?

How can lies be detected?

Detecting Lies and Deceit provides the most comprehensive review of deception to date. This revised edition offers an up-to-date account of deception research and discusses the workings and efficacy of the most commonly used lie detection tools, including:

Behaviour Analysis Interview
Statement Validity Assessment
Reality Monitoring
Scientific Content Analysis
Several different polygraph tests
Voice Stress Analysis
Thermal Imaging
EEG-P300
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)

All three aspects of deception are covered: nonverbal cues, speech and written statement analysis, and (neuro)physiological responses. The most common errors in lie detection are discussed, and practical guidelines are provided to help professionals improve their lie detection skills.

Detecting Lies and Deceit is a must-have resource for students, academics, and professionals in psychology, criminology, policing and law.

Series: Wiley Series in Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law

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Detecting Lies and Deceit by Aldert Vrij is praised for its insightful exploration of the complexities involved in lie detection, with reviewers highlighting its comprehensive coverage of psychological theories and practical applications. The book is commended for combining scientific research with real-world examples, making it both informative and accessible for a broad audience interested in psychology and law enforcement. Critics appreciate its depth of analysis and clarity, although some suggest it can be dense in places due to the academic content.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470516256

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 January 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: Wiley-Interscience

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 726g

Pages: 512

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About the Author

Aldert Vrij is a Professor of Applied Social Psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Portsmouth (UK). He has published more than 300 articles and book chapters to date, mainly on the subjects of nonverbal and verbal cues to deception and lie detection. he also advises the police about conducting interviews with suspects, acts as an Expert Witness in court, and gives invited talks and workshops on lie detection to practitioners and scholars across the world. he is at present Editor of Legal and Criminological Psychology, a forensic journal published by the British Psychological Society.