Forensic L3

Question 1

Deception

Answer 1

a successful or unsuccessful deliberate attempt, without forewarning, to create in another belief which the communicator considers to be untrue

Question 2

Outright lie

Answer 2

complete contradictions

Question 3

Exaggerations

Answer 3

facts are overstated or info that is conveyed in a way that exceeds the truth

Question 4

Subtle lies

Answer 4

truths that are designed to mislead

Question 5

Reasons to lie

Answer 5

gain personal advantage, avoid punishment, make positive impression, protection from disapproval, self or other oriented

Question 6

Frequency of lying

Answer 6

Starts as denials around age 2-3, most lies are self-serving, extraverts lie more, highest rates among strangers, lowest rates among spouses, men and women lie equally as much

Question 7

Behavioral indications of deception

Answer 7

Ekman’s Emotional Approach:

deception results in guilt, fear, excitement

Question 8

Content indications of deception

Answer 8

More fillers, more pausing, neglect limb movement, avert gaze
should ask person to tell story backwards

Question 9

Attempt to control behavior

Answer 9

rehearsed, higher pitched voice, increased errors in speech, shorter length of description, decreased nodding

Question 10

Statement Validity Assessment

Answer 10

semi-structured interview (19 characteristics)
Validity checklist (psychological, interview characteristics and motivation to report)

Question 11

Othello Error

Answer 11

truth tellers can feel the same things liars and it could make them look like liars

Question 12

Brokaw Hazard

Answer 12

individual differences in emotional expression