The relationship between nonverbal communication and deception continues to attract
much interest, but there are many misconceptions about it. In this review, we present a …

This chapter describes the Strategic Use of Evidence (SUE) technique–an interview method
aimed at eliciting cues to deception, and thereby improving the chances of correct …

Despite the importance of judgments of veracity in many settings, research suggests that it is
difficult to detect lies. In this meta‐analysis, we assess the detectability of lies from …

In 1989, Steller and Köhnken presented a systematic compilation of content characteristics
for distinguishing between truthful and fabricated testimonies (criteria-based content …

There has been much interest in microexpressions and deception with the advent of recent
popular television programs touting their abilities to predict deception. The research picture …

Nonverbal signals color the meanings of interpersonal relationships. Humans rely on facial,
head, postural, and vocal signals to express relational messages along continua. Three of …

Low ecological validity is a common limitation in deception studies. The present study
investigated the real-life, high-stakes context of public appeals for help with missing or …

Micro expressions are brief facial expressions displayed when people attempt to conceal,
hide, or repress their emotions. They are difficult to detect in real time, yet individuals who …

Meta-analyses have not shown emotions to be significant predictors of deception. Criticisms
of this conclusion argued that individuals must be engaged with each other in higher stake …

We suggest a reconsideration of broad and sweeping claims that research has
demonstrated that nonverbal behavior (NVB) are not indicators of deception. We reexamine …