There is no evidence (in 80 years of deception research) that language cues to deception manifest themselves in verbal & nonverbal behaviour. Articles like this perpetuate myths that creep into law enforcement and judicial systems and lead to miscarriages of justice.
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We are in dangerous territory as courts encourage jurors to discern untruth from body language. In fact, the words are far more revealing, says communications lecturer Kirsty King
