Individual differences between liars and the ability to detect lies

Aldert Vrij; S. Graham

doi:10.1023/A:1008835204584

Individual differences between liars and the ability to detect lies

Aldert Vrij, S. Graham

International Centre for Research in Forensic Psychology

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Abstract

It is difficult to detect deception. Studies suggest it is little, ifany, better than chance. But some guidance is available. This study examinedpersonality traits, in particular self-consciousness in public and abilityto control behaviour. The effects can be observed in hand movements. Thisstudy examined the effects, of giving this information to assessors, upontheir ability to detect deception.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	144-148
Number of pages	5
Journal	Expert Evidence
Volume	5
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1008835204584
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 1997

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