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Behavioural and functional anatomical correlates of deception in humans

Neuroreport · 2001 · Vol. 12(13) · pp. 2849–2853

Sean A. Spence✉(University of Sheffield)Tom F.D. FarrowAmy HerfordIain D. WilkinsonYing ZhengPeter Woodruff

Abstract

Brain activity in humans telling lies has yet to be elucidated. We developed an objective approach to its investigation, utilizing a computer-based interrogation and fMRI. Interrogatory questions probed recent episodic memory in 30 volunteers studied outside and 10 volunteers studied inside the MR scanner. In a counter-balanced design subjects answered specified questions both truthfully and with lies. Lying was associated with longer response times (p < 0.001) and greater activity in bilateral ventrolateral prefrontal cortices (p < 0.05, corrected). These findings were replicated using an alternative protocol. Ventrolateral prefrontal cortex may be engaged in generating lies or withholding the truth.

Deception detection and forensic psychology Memory Processes and Influences Misinformation and Its ImpactsDeceptionPrefrontal cortexVentrolateral prefrontal cortexNeurosciencePsychologyLyingFunctional connectivityBrain activity and meditationCognitive psychologyCognition

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Acoustic StimulationAdultBrain MappingEvoked PotentialsFemaleHumansFunctional LateralityLie DetectionDeceptionMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMemoryNeuropsychological TestsPhotic StimulationPsychomotor Performance

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