In a Study Concerning the Cues That Signal Deception, Winston

question 15

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.Virginia is questioning the _____ of Winston's measure of lying.

• A) construct validity
• B) interrater reliability
• C) mundane realism
• D) internal validity

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