Focusing on deception in interpersonal communication, this volume explores nonverbal cues and other detection devices, situational factors affecting detection accuracy and ethical considerations in conducting research in the area. The volume both synthesizes the authors' 15 years of collaborative research and presents current findings from other scholars.

Table of Contents

Deceptive Communication in Late 20th Century Society Conceptualizing and Defining Deceptive Communication Investigating Deceptive Communication Characteristics of Deceptive Behavior Misjudging Veracity The Inaccuracy of Human Lie Detectors Factors Influencing the Judgments of Veracity Challenges for Future Research