Which of the Following Is TRUE Regarding Our Ability to Detect

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE regarding our ability to detect deception (lying) in others?

• A) Most people perform quite well when attempting to detect lying by strangers, but may become less accurate if they focus on nonverbal behavior.
• B) People are not very accurate when attempting to detect lying by intimates, but may become more accurate if they suspect the intimates of lying beforehand.
• C) The polygraph has proved to be a highly effective method for detecting lying, especially when the suspect does not believe in its effectiveness.
• D) People are not able to mask the cues that reveal deception.

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