Problems of Forensic Sciences 2009 Vol. 80 (LXXX) 411-428
KNOWLEDGE OF CUES TO DECEPTION – LOOKING FOR ITS DETERMINANTS
Joanna ULATOWSKA
Institute of Applied Psychology, Academy of Special Education, Warsaw, Poland
Streszczenie
In the two studies presented here, we examine the declarative knowledge of cues to deception. The main purpose of these studies is testing the hypothesis that members of certain types of groups hold more accurate beliefs about deception cues. We also explore possible determinants of this knowledge. Both studies revealed that beliefs about deception cues were stereotypical and inadequate, and that criminals (study i and ii) and internal security agency officers (isa, study II) had the highest accuracy rates. We found a link between criminals’ beliefs about lying indicators and their experiences with prison life and lying. The relationship between personality dimensions and the accuracy of knowledge about cues to deception is not clear. Theoretical considerations and implications for future research are discussed.
Słowa kluczowe
Deception; cues to deception; Knowledge about cues to deception; Feedback hypothesis