Study identifies key factors in peoples' voices that show when they are lying. Read More
The AIM technique is almost 40% more accurate at lie detection than traditional methods. Read More
The desire to appear honest can lead people to lie, researchers report. Read More
According to a new study, men are twice as likely than women to consider themselves to be expert liars who can get away with being untruthful. One of the key strategies of liars is to tell plausible lies that are close to the truth, and not provide too much information. Read More
People are more likely to change their attitudes and engage in deceptive self-presentation when the possibility of sex is looming. Read More
Artificial intelligence systems that use emotional reading algorithms to evaluate facial expressions are not very good at lie detection. Read More
Study ties morality and empathy into a single construct. Read More
Neuroimaging reveals lower activation in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and angular gyrus in teenage girls with conduct disorder. Findings suggest that a reduction in prefrontal brain regions and functional connectivity during effortful emotional regulations contribute to behaviors associated with antisocial behavior in teenage girls. Read More
Researchers reveal the neurobiology and typical behavior associated with psychopathic personalities. The paper explores the red flags that might mean you are in a relationship with a psychopath. Read More
A new study reveals verbal and physical signs of deception are harder to detect than people believe. Read More
Researchers have identified a common denominator for 'dark' personality traits they have dubbed the D-factor. D-factor, researchers report, can be defined as the general tendency to maximize personal goals and interests over those of another, often to the extent of taking pleasure in hurting others. Read More
A new study reports there are cognitive benefits for children who learn to lie early in life. Researchers say children who learn to lie early have more self control, better executive function and improved theory of mind. Read More