Recognizing Deception
Verbal and Non-Verbal Cues
Verbal Cues
• - Evasion or vagueness
• - Inconsistencies in stories
• - Excessive details
• - Pauses and hesitations
• - Negative or defensive language
• - Distancing pronouns
Non-Verbal Cues
• - Fidgeting or stiffness
• - Facial expression mismatch
• - Avoiding or intense eye contact
• - Changes in speech or breathing
• - Using physical barriers
• - Touching face or neck
Strategies to Detect Deception
• - Observe baseline behavior
• - Ask open-ended questions
• - Repeat questions for consistency
• - Pay attention to timing of responses