Top 6 Ways to Detect Deception and How to Spot a Liar

The video explores six ways to detect deception, debunking myths and highlighting indicators such as eye contact, speech patterns, body language, and physiological responses. It emphasizes the complexity of detecting lies and advises caution in interpreting these signals.

What is a common myth about liars and eye contact?

• Liars blink excessively.

• Liars always avoid eye contact.

• Liars always look down.

• Liars never smile.

Which physiological response is often associated with lying?

• Lower voice pitch

• Slower breathing

• Decreased pupil size

• Increased heart rate

How do liars often modify their speech to cover themselves?

• They speak more quickly.

• They use more slang.

• They speak more formally.

• They use more contractions.

What is a sign that someone might be lying based on their speech patterns?

• They frequently change topics.

• They provide excessive detail in irrelevant areas.

• They speak in a monotone voice.

• They use a lot of humor.

What behavior might liars exhibit to control their fidgeting?

• They scratch their head.

• They tap their fingers.

• They hold their hands still.

• They move their feet a lot.

How can anxiety affect a liar's voice?

• It makes their voice quieter.

• It makes their voice higher.

• It makes their voice deeper.

• It makes their voice slower.

What facial behavior might indicate a person is lying?

• Constant eye contact

• Unusual asymmetry in expressions

• Frequent smiling

• Symmetrical facial expressions