Critically evaluate cognitive, emotional, and neurophysiological mechanisms of lying and deception. Assess and compare major theoretical models of lying and deception. Analyse the specific ways deception manifests and impacts practice in forensic, clinical, and organisational psychology. Critically evaluate verbal and non-verbal indicators of deceptive behaviour. Evaluate strengths, limitations, and applicability of modern lie-detection methods. Demonstrate ethical and professional responsibility when interpreting and applying deception-related knowledge in practice.

Denes, G. (2023). The psychology of lying and misrepresentations: Behavioural, neuroscientific and neuropsychological perspectives. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003355892 

Ekman, P. (2009). Telling Lies: Clues to Deceit in the Marketplace, Politics, and Marriage (3rd ed.). W.W. Norton. 

Ekman, P. (2007). Emotions revealed: Recognizing faces and feelings to improve communication and emotional life (2nd ed.). Henry Holt and Company.

Vrij, A. (2008). Detecting lies and deceit: Pitfalls and opportunities. Wiley.

Clearfield, D. (2016). Micro-expressions: Reading anyone’s secret thoughts. G. Stempien Publishing Company.

Ekman, P. & Friesen, W. V. (2003). Unmasking the face: A guide to recognizing emotions from facial clues. Prentice-Hall. 

Ekman, P., Friesen, W. V., & Ellsworth, P. (2013). Emotion in the human face: Guidelines for research and an integration of findings. Pergamon Press. 

Ekman, P. & Friesen, W. V. (2003). Facial Action Coding System (FACS): Manual. Research Nexus.

Street, C. N. H. (2023). An Introduction to the Science of Deception and Lie Detection. Routledge.

Regular class attendance (minimum of 70% attendance) 

Obtaining a minimum of 35% points (out of a total of 100 points) during classes (Seminar work, Mid-term Colloquium, Class and Homework Activities)

Final written exam – 30% of the grade (the minimum passing score on the written exam is 50% of correct answers)

Teaching activities (70% of the grade): 

Seminar work – 30% 

Mid-term Colloquium – 30% 

Class and Homework Activities – 10% 

Final written exam – 30% of the grade (the minimum passing score on the written exam is 50% of correct answers)

excellent (A) – 90 to 100% points 

very good (B) – 80 to 89.9% points 

good (C) – 65 to 79.9% points 

sufficient (D) – 50 to 64.9% points 

insufficient (F) – 0 to 49.9 % points