On What Cues Should Social Perceivers Focus in Order to Try

question 62

Essay

On what cues should social perceivers focus in order to try to detect if someone is trying to deceive others? Conversely, on what cues do social perceivers typically focus, and why are these cues less revealing?

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Definitions:

Variability

The degree to which data points in a statistical distribution or data set diverge from the average or mean value.

Null Hypothesis

A statement in statistical inference that proposes there is no significant difference or effect, serving as the basis for testing.

Expected Value

The predicted value of a variable, calculated as the sum of all possible values each multiplied by the probability of its occurrence.

Degrees of Freedom

The number of independent values or quantities that can be assigned to a statistical distribution, often affecting the outcome of statistical tests.