Liar Like Me: Deception Frequency and Evaluation in Children's Television Programing

The Journal of Popular CultureEarly View Original Article Liar Like Me: Deception Frequency and Evaluation in Children's Television Programing Marissa Lammon, Corresponding Author Marissa Lammon [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0002-1640-091X Search for more papers by this author Marissa Lammon, Corresponding Author Marissa Lammon [email protected] orcid.org/0000-0002-1640-091X Search for more papers by this author First published: 13 July 2023 https://doi.org/10.1111/jpcu.13196Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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