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CWR,3 mins

The Traitors: the psychology of lying

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Traitors superfan and chartered psychologist Dr Rachael Molitor reflects on The Traitors final, the iconic BBC programme that came to an end in dramatic fashion. With three people left in the final vote, the original traitors Rachel and Stephen remained faithful to each other and shared the prize money after banishing everyone else. Psychologist Dr Molitor explores how people lie so openly and brazenly? Reflecting on Traitor Rachel's performance she remarks "If I was her child, I probably now wouldn't trust when she tells me there's no chocolate left in the fridge!" Dr Rachael Molitor from Coventry University and BBC presenter Lorna Bailey to reflect on the biggest TV hit of the year.

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