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lie detection  

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  • Most educated people understand that the link between body and mind makes plausible the physiological detection of deception. However, in the absence of a physiological response unique to lying, developing a valid lie detector has been both challenging and controversial. [Source: Encyclopedia of the Mind; Lie Detection]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/lie_detection

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