Social Psychology H2022
Alyssa Leboeuf
Body Language - Pamela Meyer: How to Spot a Liar
Video link: https://www.ted.com/talks/pamela_meyer_how_to_spot_a_liar?language=en
1. What does
the research say about lying? List two research findings.
a) Lying is a cooperative act
b) We are against lying
2. How
do trained lie spotters detect liars? List one pattern for each.
1. Speech
Non-contracted denial. Meaning that people that are overdetermined in their denial will resort to
formal rather than informal language.
2. Body Language
Liars are known to freeze their upper bodies when they are lying. Liars are withdrawn will look
down and will lower their voices.
What is duping delight?
Duping delight means the delight of being able to manipulate someone.
3. According
to Pamela Meyer how do you exempt yourself from collaborating in a lie?
When you are able to recognize deception by listening and looking at their body language, you
exempt yourself from collaborating in a lie.