Psychology Press - Neural Correlates of Deception Book

Explore the cognitive and neural processes behind one of the most fundamental social behaviors. Neural Correlates of Deception, a special issue of Social Neuroscience published by Psychology Press, examines the inner workings of lying. This volume investigates how individuals attempt to persuade others to accept untruths, providing a deep look into the brain functions involved in deceptive responses. This collection offers a representative sample of new empirical research. It features eight distinct contributions that utilize various paradigms and techniques to study the subject. By combining behavioral and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) methods, the research provides a comprehensive view of the social neuroscience of deception. This is an essential resource for students and professionals interested in the cognitive mechanisms of social interaction and truth-telling.