Are Lie Detectors Really Effective?
In ancient India and China, a method called “spitting” refers to a test that is conducted to determine if a person is lying or not. The method involves filling the mouth of a suspected liar with rice. If the uncooked rice or grains are stuck inside the mouth or remain...
Should Doctors take Medical Lie Detector Tests?
Whilst the vast majority of doctors are professional and upstanding members of the community, occasionally some slip through the net of scrutiny. Perhaps it is time for the GMC (General Medical Council) to implement medical lie detector tests at the point of...
How a Relationship Lie Detector Test helped save a Marriage
Jade and Harry had been sniping at each other for almost a year now. Jade was convinced that Harry didn’t love her anymore. Harry offered to take a relationship lie detector test to finally put things to rest. He still wanted to be married to Jade. Jade and Harry were...
Are White Lies Socially Acceptable?
The risks when telling lies need to be calculated before you tell them. Here we examine whether it is acceptable to tell white lies. White lies parents tell Can you recall how old you were when you first heard what you knew to be a lie? Maybe when you were a child...