1. List the (minimum of 5) signs of lying you noted in Step 1. Briefly discuss
which (if any) seem supported by the research, and which (if any) tend not to
be supported.
Averting of eyes
Fidgeting
Shaky lip
Talking too much
Tapping of feet
In regards to any of these that I thought seemed to be supported in research, was
the averting of the eyes. I was nearly sure that not making eye contact would have
been one of the telltale signs of a lie. The only other one that I thought was a sign
that seemed to be supported of the research, was “talking too much”. Although it
was more along the lines of providing too much of the details or giving details in
chronological order, it seems that was the only one that seemed to be close to be
supported in actual research.
2. Based on what you learned from the Liespotting website, which findings
surprised you the most? Explain why.
I thought that the most interesting finding was that genuine facial expressions were
almost nearly symmetrical. It seemed to me that if someone was attempting to fake
an expression, it would be natural for the muscles of the face to do so symmetrically.
It was very interesting to me to discover that it is not always the case when it comes
to lying.
3. State your results from taking the 'Test Your Lie-Q' quiz in Step 3.
14 correct out of 18 = 77.78%
4. Comparing the information on detecting deception noted on
the Liespottingwebsite with the information in the textbook, what seemed to
be the main discrepancy regarding the most useful sources of information on
detecting deception? Explain. Based on your own life experiences in
detecting deception, where do you side regarding the discrepancy?
While comparing the website to the information in the book, it seems that there is a
discrepancy when referring to voice being a main indicator of a lie. While the book
which (if any) seem supported by the research, and which (if any) tend not to
be supported.
Averting of eyes
Fidgeting
Shaky lip
Talking too much
Tapping of feet
In regards to any of these that I thought seemed to be supported in research, was
the averting of the eyes. I was nearly sure that not making eye contact would have
been one of the telltale signs of a lie. The only other one that I thought was a sign
that seemed to be supported of the research, was “talking too much”. Although it
was more along the lines of providing too much of the details or giving details in
chronological order, it seems that was the only one that seemed to be close to be
supported in actual research.
2. Based on what you learned from the Liespotting website, which findings
surprised you the most? Explain why.
I thought that the most interesting finding was that genuine facial expressions were
almost nearly symmetrical. It seemed to me that if someone was attempting to fake
an expression, it would be natural for the muscles of the face to do so symmetrically.
It was very interesting to me to discover that it is not always the case when it comes
to lying.
3. State your results from taking the 'Test Your Lie-Q' quiz in Step 3.
14 correct out of 18 = 77.78%
4. Comparing the information on detecting deception noted on
the Liespottingwebsite with the information in the textbook, what seemed to
be the main discrepancy regarding the most useful sources of information on
detecting deception? Explain. Based on your own life experiences in
detecting deception, where do you side regarding the discrepancy?
While comparing the website to the information in the book, it seems that there is a
discrepancy when referring to voice being a main indicator of a lie. While the book
