Detecting Signs of Lying

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Detecting Signs of Lying How can you tell if someone is lying? A lie is an untrue statement that is made with the intention of being perceived as truth. While lying is supposed to be observed as truth there can be signs both physically and audibly of its existence. The mind works to cover up the fact that the lie is not actual truth. Although, if someone does not know that they are lying, then they would act as if the statement was actually true and there would be no signs of the lie. Signs of lying can be shown both physically by body language, interactions and reactions, and verbally by the context and content of the statement. In order for someone to admit to a lie, they must face the reality that what they are saying actually is a lie, which goes against the lying mindset. Often, people make themselves believe a lie to be true as a way to make that they are lying less noticeable. This is a way for their brain to accept the lie and is done subconsciously or purposely as a way to get through the lie. The thoughts going through someone’s brain when they are lying are an effort to make the brain believe the statements to be true. For example, if a driver is speeding on the freeway and gets pulled over by a cop, the thoughts going through the driver’s brain would be, “I was going the speed limit.” This thought would be repeated in order to help their conscience believe it for when the cop asks if the driver was speeding. The driver would say without failure, “I was going the speed limit.” However, often people still show signs of lying, even if they try to believe the lie to be true. This is because their brain is still aware they are lying and the brain still wants to hide this knowledge. Signs of lying can show up in how someone acts such as in their gestures and habits. Tendencies of someone who is telling a lie can be fidgeting, tapping a

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