Detecting Lies and Deceit: The Psychology of Lying and Implications for Professional Practice (Wiley Series in Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law) - Softcover

Aldert Vrij

Softcover

ISBN 10: 047185316X ISBN 13: 9780471853169

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd, 2000

Synopsis

Why do people lie, and how can lies be detected? There is now a substantial psychological literature relating to these fundamental questions, and this book reviews the relevant knowledge in detail, before focusing on guidelines for best practice in detecting deception. Psychological research is now available on individual differences in lying behaviour (gender differences, age differences and personality). There is also interesting research evidence of the ways in which deception is reflected both in real objective non-verbal behaviour and also in the perceived non-verbal cues which can help or mislead the observer in detecting deception. Although the book does include a major survey of the physiological aspects of deception and the polygraph as a method of detection, it also includes a thorough review of current knowledge of content analysis and validity assessment of speech and written statements. The book ends by discussing how professionals can improve lie detection by focusing on key aspects of the behaviour of the liar and by awareness and control of their own behaviour.Covers all three aspects of deception non-verbal cues, speech and written statement analysis, and physiological responsesFocuses on the behaviour and perceptions of the observer which can hinder the process of detectionBased on the author s expert review of the research and evidence, and on his practical experience and connections with several police forces"Without doubt, this book is the most important contribution to research and practice in lie detection to be published in years. For the first time research about verbal, nonverbal and physiological correlates of truth telling and deception are reviewed comprehensively in one text. This book will benefit those who have to decide whether people are telling the truth or lying, because it both reviews contemporary research and provides practical guidelines." Frans Willem Winkel, Free University of Amsterdam President EAPL (European Association of Psychology and Law) This book is aimed at students, academics and professionals in psychology, criminology, policing and law.

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Review:

"..This book provides a wealth of insight.." -- Cognitive Neuropsychiatry, February 2003

"..the book begins in an amusing manner by challenging us to think about examples of famous lies and liars...a comprehensive range of guidelines and concrete suggestions for lie detection techniques are provided..extremely logical and coherently designed chapters...thoroughness and thought that has gone into the writing and presentation of the material..." -- Criminal Justice, Vol.1, No. 3, 2001

"Highly recommended ..." -- Expert Evidence, Vol. 7, 1999

"very well written....the book should prove to be an invaluable contribution to the field"... -- Applied Cognitive Psychology, No.15, 2001

Criminal Justice, Vol.1, No. 3, 2001:

"..the book begins in an amusing manner by challenging us to think about examples of famous lies and liars...a comprehensive range of guidelines and concrete suggestions for lie detection techniques are provided..extremely logical and coherently designed chapters...thoroughness and thought that has gone into the writing and presentation of the material..."

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 047185316X
• ISBN 13: 9780471853169
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 456