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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Definitions:

Limbic System

A sophisticated network of nerve systems and pathways in the brain responsible for managing fundamental emotions and impulses.

Brain Areas

Specific regions within the brain, each responsible for different functions, such as the hippocampus for memory or the prefrontal cortex for decision making.

Forebrain

The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres, thalamus, and hypothalamus, responsible for complex behaviors and cognitive functions.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the brain and nervous system that transmit signals between neurons, affecting various functions such as mood, sleep, and cognition.