Cognitive and Social Factors in Early Deception

by Stephen J. Ceci

Book Overview

The understanding of early deception is important for both theoretical and practical purposes. Children's deceptive behaviors provide a window into their models and theories of mind. On a practical level, childhood deception poses challenges for the legal system as well as parents and schools.

In this volume, contributors from diverse areas of psychology -- social, cognitive, and developmental -- as well as philosophy and law examine the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138876216
• ISBN13: 9781138876217
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: Psychology Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 8.9"