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Why Do People Lie?

9 Motives for Telling Lies

Original excerpt from “Telling Lies” (p. 329-330) September 26, 2018 Reading between the lies Why do people lie? Such a simple question should come with a simple answer (but doesn’t, unfortunately). There …

Verbal Deceit

Why liars choose their words carefully

Excerpt from Telling Lies by Paul Ekman, PhD What liars pay attention to When lying, people usually do not monitor, control, and attempt to disguise all of their behavior; they …

Why Lies Fail – Part 1

Taking a closer look at why lies don't succeed

September 2009 When asking why lies fail, it’s important to remember this: Not all do. “Can’t talk now, just on the way out the door”. “I love your new dress.” …

Why Do People Lie?

9 Motives for Telling Lies

Why Do People Lie?

9 Motives for Telling Lies

Verbal Deceit

Why liars choose their words carefully

Verbal Deceit

Why liars choose their words carefully

Why Lies Fail – Part 1

Taking a closer look at why lies don't succeed

Why Lies Fail – Part 1

Taking a closer look at why lies don't succeed

Increase your emotional awareness and detect deception

Dr. Ekman's Blog

Dangers of Reading Micro Expressions

Do We Really Want People to Learn How to Spot Micro Facial Expressions?

The Truth Behind Lie to Me

Science of Lie to Me

Psychologist Paul Ekman: Getting to Know the Man Behind the Success

An Intimate Paul Ekman Interview