Lying Quiz

What is the most common nonverbal cue that indicates someone is lying?

• Avoiding eye contact

• Smiling excessively

• Fidgeting with their hands

• Staring directly into your eyes

Which 3 are common signs of lying?

• Avoiding eye contact

• Fidgeting or nervous movements

• Excessive sweating

• Not moving - being still

What is the name of the machine used to detect lies?

• Polygraph

• Stethoscope

• Microscope

• Telescope

In the Disney movie, which part of Pinocchio's body grows when he tells a lie?

• Nose

• Ear

• Hand

• Leg

What is a common physical sign that someone might be lying?

• They start sweating

• They start laughing

• They start crying

• They start dancing

True or False: A polygraph test is 100% accurate in detecting lies.

• True

• False

In a 10-minute conversation with a stranger, humans lie an average of how many times?

• 0

• 3

• 5

• 8+

A "little white lie" is considered to be acceptable social behavior

• FALSE
• TRUE