In a Study Concerning the Cues That Signal Deception,Winston Uses

question 126

Multiple Choice

In a study concerning the cues that signal deception,Winston uses the number of times a person shifts in his or her seat as a measure of lying.Virginia points out that people may shift their position because they are nervous about being perceived as a liar,even though they are actually telling the truth.What is Virginia questioning?

• A) the construct validity of Winston's measure of lying
• B) the interrater reliability of Winston's measure of lying
• C) the mundane realism of Winston's measure of lying
• D) the internal validity of Winston's measure of lying

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