Lying
Michael Rosen and Dr Laura Wright talk to Professor Dawn Archer about her work in evaluating deception: is it possible to tell when someone might be lying and what are the clues?
Michael Rosen and Dr Laura Wright talk to Professor Dawn Archer about her work in evaluating deception: is it possible to tell when someone might be lying and what are the clues? Dawn shares her analysis of the language used in a news interview and a press conference by two men who were trying to deceive the public but were later found guilty of very serious crimes.
Producer Beth O'Dea
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Is it possible to tell when someone might be lying - and what are the clues?
Exploring the linguistic characteristics of deception.
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- Tue 21 Jan 2020 16:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 27 Jan 2020 23:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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