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... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > social problems encyc > politics, power, and war > social control > police work > criminal investigation > forensics > detection of deception
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of organizations, institutions and structure > communities (sociology) > politics and law > social control > police work > criminal investigation > forensics > detection of deception
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law enforcement > policing > criminal investigation > forensics > detection of deception

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detection of deception  

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  • Detection of deception is a broad term covering a variety of techniques. Many areas of society have an interest in detecting deception: For example, medical personnel, social workers, and mental health workers all interview clients who, for various reasons, may lie or withhold information from the interviewer to conceal the truth. [Source: Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment; Detection of Deception]

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