Why The Traitors is still a masterclass in the psychology of human deception

Paul Jones

doi:10.64628/AB.cxkrn5p5x

Why The Traitors is still a masterclass in the psychology of human deception

Paul Jones^*

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Abstract

The Traitors might sound like another reality TV gimmick. But look closer, and you’ll find a psychological pressure cooker where deception, trust and paranoia are all on view...

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.64628/AB.cxkrn5p5x
Publication status	Published - 17 Oct 2025

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