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Iris Blandón-Gitlin1, Elise Fenn2, Jaume Masip3
1Department of Psychology, California State University Fullerton, P.O. Box 6846, Fullerton, CA 92831, USA.
Abstract:
A current focus in deception research is on developing cognitive-load approaches (CLAs) to detect deception. The aim is to improve lie detection with evidence-based and ecologically valid procedures. Although these approaches show great potential, research on cognitive processes or mechanisms explaining how they operate is lacking. Potential mechanisms underlying the most popular techniques advocated for field application are highlighted. Cognitive scientists are encouraged to conduct basic research that qualifies the 'cognitive' in these new approaches.
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