From the Diagnosis Dictionary

Deception
Lying, Self-Deception, Gullibility

Studies show that the average person lies several times a day. Some of those are biggies. “I’ve been faithful to you.” Others are par for the course. “No, your new dress looks good.” Some forms of deception aren’t exactly lies: comb-overs, nodding when you’re not listening. And then there are lies we tell ourselves; whether healthy self-esteem maintenance or serious delusions. In the end, it appears that we can’t handle the truth.

The Latest on Deception

Often ignored, the feet and legs offer valuable clues to deception. by Joe Navarro, M.A.

A Model for detecting Lies based on FBI research. by Joe Navarro, M.A.

What being bullied taught me about friendship by Lynne Soraya

Save a relationship with a lie? Not a serious one. by Bella DePaulo, Ph.D.

The invincible man: Intentions are pure but disconnected from behavior by Jeremy Sherman, Ph.D.

How are great liars and great leaders alike? by Ronald E. Riggio, Ph.D.

How do children learn to deceive? by Dave Sobel

What a con man tells us about lies. by Robert Feldman

What you happens when you have a crush on your therapist? by Regina Barreca, Ph.D.

The moment she called me "Mommy," that something was up. by Gigi Vorgan

Deception Blogs

Deception
The Truth About Truth Telling
By Maureen O'Sullivan, Ph.D.
Spycatcher
An ex-FBI agent on deception, espionage, interrogation, and reading people.
By Joe Navarro