Question 1

According to research, how do most people discover that they have been lied to?

Accepted Answer

A)  The liar confesses. 
B)  A third party reveals the truth. 
C)  Circumstantial evidence incriminates the liar. 
D)  They investigate the evidence for themselves. 
A)  The liar confesses. 
B)  A third party reveals the truth. 
C)  Circumstantial evidence incriminates the liar. 
D)  They investigate the evidence for themselves.

Question 2

Pupil dilation usually decreases when people are being deceptive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following contributes to people's inability to detect deception accurately?

Accepted Answer

A)  truth bias 
B)  focusing on the wrong nonverbal signals 
C)  questioning everything we hear takes too much energy 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  truth bias 
B)  focusing on the wrong nonverbal signals 
C)  questioning everything we hear takes too much energy 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 4

It is possible to be deceptive without ever saying a word.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Imagine that a "truth serum" existed that, when administered, would make everyone tell the pure, unedited truth in all situations. In a brief essay, discuss the pros and cons of such a product. Finish your essay with a conclusion in which you either support or condemn the truth serum. Support your decision.

Accepted Answer

The concept of a "truth serum" is both i

Question 6

According to research, an increase in which of the following nonverbal behaviors is indicative of deception?

Accepted Answer

A)  forward leans 
B)  genuine smiles 
C)  vocal fluency 
D)  blinking 
A)  forward leans 
B)  genuine smiles 
C)  vocal fluency 
D)  blinking

Question 7

Deception has several basic elements. Which of the following is NOT among them?

Accepted Answer

A)  The sender must believe the information is false. 
B)  The receiver must believe the information is true. 
C)  The information must be transmitted knowingly. 
D)  The sender must intend to create a false belief in the receiver. 
A)  The sender must believe the information is false. 
B)  The receiver must believe the information is true. 
C)  The information must be transmitted knowingly. 
D)  The sender must intend to create a false belief in the receiver.

Question 8

It is impossible to lie if everything you say is true.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Misrepresenting facts for the purpose of material gain is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  forgery. 
B)  impersonation. 
C)  fraud. 
D)  deception. 
A)  forgery. 
B)  impersonation. 
C)  fraud. 
D)  deception.

Question 10

Research indicates that the average person can detect deception approximately what percentage of the time?

Accepted Answer

A)  25% 
B)  40% 
C)  55% 
D)  73% 
A)  25% 
B)  40% 
C)  55% 
D)  73%

Question 11

According to your text, which of the following is not a common reason for deception ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some lies take advantage of others' ignorance. 
B)  Some lies make you look better. 
C)  Some lies benefit the hearer. 
D)  Some lies amuse you. 
A)  Some lies take advantage of others' ignorance. 
B)  Some lies make you look better. 
C)  Some lies benefit the hearer. 
D)  Some lies amuse you.

Question 12

Make an argument for why our society condones some forms of deception (e.g., those involved in tact, discretion, politeness) while condemning others (e.g., perjury, fraud). Is this an example of social hypocrisy or is there an underlying logic to this distinction? Back up your position with examples and be sure to acknowledge the strengths of the opposing viewpoint.

Accepted Answer

There is a clear distinction between the

Question 13

When Ronaldo bought his new flat-screen television, he was surprised at the cost differences between some of the models. When he asked the salesperson for help, the salesperson assured him that the lower-end models could display the same high-definition channels as the more expensive ones. Because he was on a tight budget, Ronaldo took the salesperson's advice and bought a cheaper model. Only when he got his TV home did Ronaldo realize that he needed to purchase an expensive converter box to actually receive HD channels. Which of the following statements is true about this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  The salesperson engaged in deception by lying. 
B)  The salesperson engaged in deception by falsification. 
C)  The salesperson engaged in deception by omission. 
D)  The salesperson engaged in deception by misleading. 
A)  The salesperson engaged in deception by lying. 
B)  The salesperson engaged in deception by falsification. 
C)  The salesperson engaged in deception by omission. 
D)  The salesperson engaged in deception by misleading.

Question 14

One of the most common ways people discover they've been lied to is from third-party information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to deception research, which of the following behavioral changes is a reliable cue to deception?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased smiling 
B)  reduced vocal pitch 
C)  decreased eye contact 
D)  decreased gesturing 
A)  increased smiling 
B)  reduced vocal pitch 
C)  decreased eye contact 
D)  decreased gesturing

Question 16

Most people are quite good at detecting deception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Lying under oath is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  fraud. 
B)  perjury. 
C)  omission. 
D)  dissimulation. 
A)  fraud. 
B)  perjury. 
C)  omission. 
D)  dissimulation.

Question 18

Which of the following would tend to increase your chances of detecting deception, according to research?

Accepted Answer

A)  being lied to by a friend instead of a stranger 
B)  being lied to by a highly motivated liar 
C)  being very suspicious 
D)  being lied to by a very expressive liar 
A)  being lied to by a friend instead of a stranger 
B)  being lied to by a highly motivated liar 
C)  being very suspicious 
D)  being lied to by a very expressive liar

Question 19

Deception done for the right reasons is not really deception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to research, how do most people discover that they have been lied to?

Pupil dilation usually decreases when people are being deceptive.

Which of the following contributes to people's inability to detect deception accurately?

It is possible to be deceptive without ever saying a word.

According to research, an increase in which of the following nonverbal behaviors is indicative of deception?

Deception has several basic elements. Which of the following is NOT among them?

It is impossible to lie if everything you say is true.

Misrepresenting facts for the purpose of material gain is known as

Research indicates that the average person can detect deception approximately what percentage of the time?

According to your text, which of the following is not a common reason for deception ?

One of the most common ways people discover they've been lied to is from third-party information.

According to deception research, which of the following behavioral changes is a reliable cue to deception?

Most people are quite good at detecting deception.

Lying under oath is known as

Which of the following would tend to increase your chances of detecting deception, according to research?

Deception done for the right reasons is not really deception.

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Exam 12: Deceptive Communication

According to research, how do most people discover that they have been lied to?

Pupil dilation usually decreases when people are being deceptive.

Which of the following contributes to people's inability to detect deception accurately?

It is possible to be deceptive without ever saying a word.

According to research, an increase in which of the following nonverbal behaviors is indicative of deception?

Deception has several basic elements. Which of the following is NOT among them?

It is impossible to lie if everything you say is true.

Misrepresenting facts for the purpose of material gain is known as

Research indicates that the average person can detect deception approximately what percentage of the time?

According to your text, which of the following is not a common reason for deception ?

One of the most common ways people discover they've been lied to is from third-party information.

According to deception research, which of the following behavioral changes is a reliable cue to deception?

Most people are quite good at detecting deception.

Lying under oath is known as

Which of the following would tend to increase your chances of detecting deception, according to research?

Deception done for the right reasons is not really deception.

About Communication

Culture and Gender

Communication and the Self

Interpersonal Perception

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Emotion

Forming and Maintaining Personal Relationships

Interpersonal Communication in Close Relationships

Interpersonal Conflict

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