Murder, She Wrote.
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| Title: | Murder, She Wrote. |
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| Authors: | Branan, Nicole |
| Source: | Scientific American Mind. Jan/Feb2010, Vol. 20 Issue 7, p17-17. 1p. 1 Color Photograph. |
| Subjects: | Graphology, Luria, Gil, Universitat Hefah, Truth |
| Geographic Terms: | Israel |
| Abstract: | The article cites a study which reveals that writing with large strokes and applying high pressure on paper to the list of telltale signs that someone might be lying. Researchers at Haifa university in Israel could tell whether or not students were writing the truth by analyzing these physical properties of their handwriting. Lying requires more cognitive resources than being truthful, says lead author Gil Luria. |
| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | The article cites a study which reveals that writing with large strokes and applying high pressure on paper to the list of telltale signs that someone might be lying. Researchers at Haifa university in Israel could tell whether or not students were writing the truth by analyzing these physical properties of their handwriting. Lying requires more cognitive resources than being truthful, says lead author Gil Luria. |
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| ISSN: | 15552284 |
| DOI: | 10.1038/scientificamericanmind0110-17b |
