Examining the phenomenon of deception from a variety of perspectives and in a multitude of contexts, this encyclopedia offers readers insight on when, why, and how we lie.The ironic truth is that everyone lies. From innocent "white lies" to elaborate deceptions, humans appear to be hard-wired for dishonesty. But what psychological or evolutionary purpose does lying serve? What motivates us to lie, and what effects do such lies have on those around us and on our own physiology and mental health? What are the differences between types of lies, and how do various forms of dishonesty manifest themselves in such areas as politics, advertising, and social media? And, perhaps most importantly, how can we spot liars in our everyday lives and encourage those around us — and even ourselves — to be more honest?Lies: The Science behind Deception provides a broad and multifaceted introduction to this fascinating topic. More than 175 entries address the many forms of lying, the purpose and development of such behaviors, and their consequences. It also includes practical sidebars that help readers to deal with lying and liars in their own lives.
Produktinformation
Utgivningsdatum2022-01-11
Mått186 x 256 x 26 mm
Vikt820 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor344
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9781440867590
UtmärkelserWinner of Best Reference of 2022 2023 (United States)
Rachelle M. Smith, PhD, is Professor of Psychology and Chair of Social Sciences at Husson University in Bangor, USA.
List of EntriesPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionEntriesAcademic CheatingAdvertisingAge DifferencesAlternative FactsAnderson, AnnaAntisocial Personality DisorderArt of War, TheAstroturfingAutism Spectrum DisorderBait and SwitchBald-Faced LiesBehavior Analysis InterviewBending the TruthBenefits of LyingBetrayalBlack LiesBlue LiesBluffsBorderline Personality DisorderBrokaw HazardButler LiesCamouflageCareless LiarsCategories of DeceptionCatfishingChadwick, CassieCharlatansClickbaitCoercionCognitive Changes while LyingCognitive DissonanceCognitive DistortionCommission, Lies ofCompetitionCompulsive LyingConcealed Information TestConscienceConsequences of LyingConspiracy TheoriesControl Questions TestCorruptionCosts of LyingCultural DifferencesDark TriadDatingDeceiver StereotypeDeception in AnimalsDeception in ResearchDefamationDelusionsDementiaDenialDePaulo, BellaDetecting DeceptionDevelopment of DeceptionDiversionary TacticsDoublespeakEkman, PaulEmotional EffectsEquivocationErotomaniaEspionageEthicsEvolution of DeceptionExaggerationEye GazeFabricationFacial CuesFact-CheckFake NewsFalse ConfessionsFalse MemoryFibsFifth AmendmentFine PrintFraudGaslightingHalf-TruthsHoaxHwang Woo-SukHypocrisyImpersonatorInfidelityInstrumental LiesIntelligenceLanguageLightfoot, LucyLinguistic Inquiry and Word Count Analysis ProgramLoch Ness MonsterLocus of ControlLyingLying at WorkLying to ChildrenLying to ParentsMachiavellianismMalingeringManipulationMediaMemoryMental EffortMeyer, PamelaMicroexpressionsMilgram’s Obedience ExperimentsMimicryMinimizationModels of LyingMotivational Impairment EffectMotives for LyingMunchausen SyndromeNarcissismNeuroscienceNoble LiesNonverbal BehaviorOmission, Lies ofOnline DatingOptimism BiasOthello ErrorParkinson’s DiseasePaternalistic LiesPerjuryPersonalityPhishingPhysiologyPiltdown ManPlacebo EffectPlagiarismPolite LiesPoliticsPolygraph TestsPrevalence of LyingPrimatesPrisoner’s DilemmaPropagandaProsocial LyingPufferyReaction TimeReality MonitoringRecursive AwarenessRed HerringReid TechniqueReverse PsychologyRomantic RelationshipsSaarni, CarolynSaxe, LeonardScamsSelf-DeceptionSex Differences in Lying BehaviorSherlock Holmes EffectSignaling TheorySmoke and MirrorsSocial IntelligenceSocial MediaSockpuppetsSuspension of DisbeliefTactical DeceptionTheory of MindTransparent Lies and the Illusion of TransparencyTrollingTruth-Default TheoryTuskegee Syphilis StudyVocal Changes when LyingVrij, AldertWhite LiesWizard’s ProjectIndex
