Lies!, lies!!, lies!!! : the psychology of deceit / Charles V. Ford.
| Author/creator | Ford, Charles V., 1937- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | Washington, DC : American Psychiatric Press, ©1996. |
| Description | xiii, 333 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | 1. Everybody Lies -- 2. Defining Deceit: The Language of Lying -- 3. The Biology of Deceit -- 4. Learning to Lie: Developmental Issues in Deceit -- 5. Why People Lie: The Determinants of Deceit -- 6. Styles of Deception: The Role of Personality -- 7. Pathological Lying -- 8. Living a Lie: Impostors, Con Artists, and Persons With Munchausen Syndrome -- 9. False Memories, False Accusations, and False Confessions -- 10. Detection of Deceit -- 11. Technological Detection of Deceit -- 12. Therapeutic Approaches for the Deceitful Person -- 13. Effects of Deception -- 14. A Psychology of Deceit: Conclusions and Summary. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-316) and index. |
| Other forms | Also issued online. |
| LCCN | 95025312 |
| ISBN | 0880487399 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780880487399 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BF637.D42 F67 1996 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |