Bond and DePaulo (2006) Analyzed the Results from 384 Studies

question 57

Multiple Choice

Bond and DePaulo (2006) analyzed the results from 384 studies that tested the lie-detecting ability of more than 24,000 people and found that:

• A) most people can rather accurately guess whether they are told the truth or a lie.
• B) the accuracy rate of most people is barely above the 50% guessing level.
• C) about 50% of people are especially clairvoyant and able to discern truths from lies.
• D) training people can substantially increase their lie-detecting ability.

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Definitions:

Effector

An organ or cell that acts in response to a stimulus, often leading to a physiological response in the body.

Reaction Time

The duration between the presentation of a stimulus and the initiation of the muscular response to that stimulus.

Knee-Jerk Response

A reflex action of the leg moving away from a stimulus, specifically a quick kick generated by tapping the tendon below the kneecap.

Quadriceps Tendon

A tendon that connects the quadriceps muscle to the patella (kneecap) allowing for knee extension.