Lying Test: Lie Detection Chapter 2 Quiz and Flashcards

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What is the definition of deception?

A deliberate attempt to create in another a belief which the communicator does not care about

A deliberate attempt to create in another a belief which the communicator believes to be untrue (correct)

A deliberate attempt to create in another a belief which the communicator believes to be true

A deliberate attempt to create in another a belief which the communicator is uncertain about

What is the main research question regarding liars and truth tellers?

Do liars and truth tellers differ in their political affiliations and religious beliefs?

Do liars and truth tellers differ in their favorite colors and hobbies?

Do liars and truth tellers differ in their nonverbal behavior, verbal content, and physiological patterns? (correct)

Do liars and truth tellers differ in their height, weight, and age?

What are some common types of lies that people tell?

Lies about their political affiliation, lies about their religious beliefs, lies about their hobbies, and lies about their educational background

Lies about their health, lies about their family members, lies about their pets, and lies about their travel experiences

Lies about their age, lies about their income, lies about their romantic relationships, and lies about their criminal history

Exaggerations, fabrication of new facts, denials of facts, and subtle or white lies (correct)

What was the key finding from the Anderson (1968) study regarding people's perceptions of liars?

Out of 555 character traits, being a liar was seen as the most negative trait Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why people might lie?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the key finding from the Anderson (1968) study regarding people's perceptions of honest and truthful traits?

Out of 555 character traits, being sincere, honest, understanding, loyal, and truthful were seen as the 5 most positive traits Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the results of the Anderson (1968) study on people's perceptions of liars and honest individuals?

The results would fully replicate 50 years later, with no changes in the rankings Signup and view all the answers

What is one challenge in investigating how often people lie?

It is difficult to study because there is no reliable way to determine when someone is lying Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the prevalence of lying in everyday life?

People lie daily, but mostly about trivial matters Signup and view all the answers

According to the studies mentioned, how do people generally feel about lying?

People do not feel very bad when lying to others. Signup and view all the answers

According to the double standard hypothesis, how do people perceive lying when they are the ones lying versus when they are being lied to?

People have two different mindsets about lying, depending on their role. Signup and view all the answers

In the experimental approach described, what is the purpose of videotaping participants lying or telling the truth?

To show the videotaped statements to others and analyze their accuracy in detecting lies. Signup and view all the answers

According to the meta-analysis mentioned, what was the overall accuracy rate of people in determining whether someone was lying or telling the truth?

54%, which is slightly better than guessing. Signup and view all the answers

How did the accuracy of police officers compare to lay people in detecting lies, according to the meta-analysis?

Police officers were no better than lay people. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common belief about cues to deception?

Sweating profusely. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an actual cue to deception?

Pinocchio's nose growing longer. Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as a possible reason for police officers being more prone to overconfidence in their true/lie determinations?

The confirmation bias they may experience. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is true?

People's ability to detect lies is generally poor, with accuracy rates only slightly better than guessing. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definition and Types of Lies

Deception is not explicitly defined, but it's associated with lying, dishonesty, and untruthfulness
There are various types of lies people tell, such as white lies, lies of omission, and pathological lies

Anderson (1968) Study

The study's main research question focused on people's perceptions of liars and truth-tellers
The key finding from the study was that people perceive liars as being more intelligent, and honest individuals as being more trustworthy
People might lie due to fear of social disapproval or rejection

Challenges and Prevalence of Lying

A challenge in investigating lying is that people often don't admit to lying
The text suggests that lying is a common occurrence in everyday life
People generally feel negatively about lying, but they might engage in it due to various reasons

Double Standard Hypothesis and Experimental Approach

The double standard hypothesis proposes that people perceive lying differently when they're the ones lying versus when they're being lied to
In the experimental approach, videotaping participants lying or telling the truth helps to analyze their behavior and cues to deception

Meta-Analysis Findings

The overall accuracy rate of people in determining whether someone was lying or telling the truth was around 54%
Police officers were not significantly better than laypeople in detecting lies, with an accuracy rate of around 56%

Common Beliefs and Actual Cues to Deception

A common belief about cues to deception is that people who avoid eye contact, fidget, or exhibit nervous behavior are likely lying
However, these cues are NOT actual indicators of deception
Police officers might be more prone to overconfidence in their true/lie determinations due to their profession and experience

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Test your knowledge on lie detection theories, research questions, types of lies, and deception detection methods discussed in Chapter 2 of the '2/6/24 Lie Detection' book. Questions cover topics such as differences between liars and truth tellers, nonverbal behaviors, polygraph accuracy, and common types of lies.

Lie Detection Chapter 2 Quiz