I am often asked about the most effective strategies for discerning if someone is lying. It seems to be a topic of keen interest and of late, one stimulated by the show “Lie To Me.” Those of you who frequently read my blogs here on Psychology Today know that I feel it is important to share the science behind nonverbal communications, including what we know about detecting … [Read more...] about Lie Detection During Interviews: How to Do it Right
Nonverbal Communication
Jaw Shifting
I am often asked what it means when someone shifts their jaw to the side as demonstrated in the photograph. I first observed this behavior in 1975, while working as a police officer. While interviewing an individual accused of shoplifting I noticed he shifted his jaw to the side when I asked the question, “Have you been arrested previously for shoplifting?” After some … [Read more...] about Jaw Shifting
Detecting Lies and Deceit: Pitfalls and Opportunities
Author: Aldert Vrij Publisher: Wiley Prize: 48 euro Pages: 504 Why do people lie? Do gender and personality differences affect how people lie? How can lies be detected? Detecting Lies and Deceit provides the most comprehensive review of deception to date. This revised edition provides an up-to-date account of deception research and discusses the … [Read more...] about Detecting Lies and Deceit: Pitfalls and Opportunities
Reserved Behaviors in the Study of Nonverbal Communications
Readers of this blog by now are aware that nonverbals are important in letting us know what people are thinking, feeling, desiring, intending or even dreading. It also helps us to communicate more effectively or to be more empathetic. Every day, if we are observant, people are demonstrating behaviors that give us personal insight whether we are at home, at school, or … [Read more...] about Reserved Behaviors in the Study of Nonverbal Communications
