Question 1

In her diary study, communication scientist Sandra Metts found that almost half of people's deception attempts involved this form of deception:

Accepted Answer

A)  falsification 
B)  hyperbole 
C)  omission 
D)  exaggeration 
A)  falsification 
B)  hyperbole 
C)  omission 
D)  exaggeration A

Question 2

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% C

Question 3

In a survey of college students, researchers determined that more than _______ of the statements made in a week involved some form of deception.

Accepted Answer

A)  25% 
B)  50% 
C)  75% 
D)  90% 
A)  25% 
B)  50% 
C)  75% 
D)  90% A

Question 4

How do researchers study deceptive behaviors in cross-cultural environments?

Accepted Answer

A)  They focus their research on the speaker's vocal cues. 
B)  They focus their research on the speaker's truthfulness quotient. 
C)  They focus their research on the speaker's nonverbal cues. 
D)  They focus their research on the speaker's eye movement specifically. 
A)  They focus their research on the speaker's vocal cues. 
B)  They focus their research on the speaker's truthfulness quotient. 
C)  They focus their research on the speaker's nonverbal cues. 
D)  They focus their research on the speaker's eye movement specifically.

Question 5

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

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 6

When his girlfriend asks if he really loves her, Ramon gives her a vague, ambiguous response. What form of deception is he attempting?

Accepted Answer

A)  fibbing 
B)  equivocation 
C)  exaggeration 
D)  falsification 
A)  fibbing 
B)  equivocation 
C)  exaggeration 
D)  falsification

Question 7

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 8

When Tonya's boss asked her what time their meeting with the new client was, she replied that it was that afternoon at 3:30. She was so certain that she did not bother to check her calendar first. When Tonya and her boss arrived at the client's office, the client was very upset because she had been waiting for 30 minutes for their 3:00 meeting. Tonya then checked her calendar, and sure enough, the meeting had been scheduled for 3:00. Which of the following is true of this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tonya lied to her boss in order to avoid potential harm. 
B)  Tonya did not lie to her boss because she didn't mean for her boss to believe her. 
C)  Tonya lied to her boss because she failed to check facts before making a statement. 
D)  Tonya did not lie to her boss because she believed her statement was true. 
A)  Tonya lied to her boss in order to avoid potential harm. 
B)  Tonya did not lie to her boss because she didn't mean for her boss to believe her. 
C)  Tonya lied to her boss because she failed to check facts before making a statement. 
D)  Tonya did not lie to her boss because she believed her statement was true.

Question 9

According to your text, all of the following are common reasons for deception except:

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 10

Explain the difference between interactive and non-interactive contexts. Indicate which one advantages deceivers when they are lying to strangers, and explain why.

Accepted Answer

Interactive contexts refer to situations

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to research, most people discover that they have been lied to when:

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 13

Deceiving others online is a fairly common practice, especially when it comes to online dating services. Given what you've learned in this chapter and examples from the popular media, discuss some of the dangers inherent in online communication. Next, consider this question: can people ever know that someone is being honest with them online? How can we detect deception in cyberspace?

Accepted Answer

Deceiving others online can have serious

Question 14

What of the following could be an example of the Othello error?

Accepted Answer

A)  A listener is so suspicious that he or she doubts someone else's truthful statement. 
B)  People tend to look for deception in bad news more than in good news. 
C)  People tend to look for deception in good news more than in bad news. 
D)  A listener is so trusting of another that he or she does not evaluate the truthfulness of the person's statements. 
A)  A listener is so suspicious that he or she doubts someone else's truthful statement. 
B)  People tend to look for deception in bad news more than in good news. 
C)  People tend to look for deception in good news more than in bad news. 
D)  A listener is so trusting of another that he or she does not evaluate the truthfulness of the person's statements.

Question 15

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 16

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. Since 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 in order 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 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When lying to a stranger, one will usually be more successful doing so in a face-to-face conversation than in an email message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Most people are quite good at detecting deception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

In her diary study, communication scientist Sandra Metts found that almost half of people's deception attempts involved this form of deception:

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

In a survey of college students, researchers determined that more than _______ of the statements made in a week involved some form of deception.

How do researchers study deceptive behaviors in cross-cultural environments?

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

When his girlfriend asks if he really loves her, Ramon gives her a vague, ambiguous response. What form of deception is he attempting?

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

According to your text, all of the following are common reasons for deception except:

Explain the difference between interactive and non-interactive contexts. Indicate which one advantages deceivers when they are lying to strangers, and explain why.

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

According to research, most people discover that they have been lied to when:

What of the following could be an example of the Othello error?

Lying under oath is known as:

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

When lying to a stranger, one will usually be more successful doing so in a face-to-face conversation than in an email message.

Most people are quite good at detecting deception.

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

About Communication

Culture and Gender

Communication and the Self

Interpersonal Perception

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Social and Personal Relationships

Family and Intimate Relationships

Conflict and Power

Interpersonal Deception

Filters

Exam 12: Emotion

In her diary study, communication scientist Sandra Metts found that almost half of people's deception attempts involved this form of deception:

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

In a survey of college students, researchers determined that more than _______ of the statements made in a week involved some form of deception.

How do researchers study deceptive behaviors in cross-cultural environments?

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

When his girlfriend asks if he really loves her, Ramon gives her a vague, ambiguous response. What form of deception is he attempting?

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

According to your text, all of the following are common reasons for deception except:

Explain the difference between interactive and non-interactive contexts. Indicate which one advantages deceivers when they are lying to strangers, and explain why.

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

According to research, most people discover that they have been lied to when:

What of the following could be an example of the Othello error?

Lying under oath is known as:

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

When lying to a stranger, one will usually be more successful doing so in a face-to-face conversation than in an email message.

Most people are quite good at detecting deception.

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

About Communication

Culture and Gender

Communication and the Self

Interpersonal Perception

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Social and Personal Relationships

Family and Intimate Relationships

Conflict and Power

Interpersonal Deception

Filters