In order to catch someone in a lie, you must pay close attention to the details in their story, compare their behavior to their baseline temperament (how they act when they’re comfortable) and most importantly you must ask yourself, “Do I really want to know the truth?” According to Robert Feldman, a professor of psychology at the University of Massachusetts, one reason liars often succeed in deceiving someone is because on some level, the other party wants to remain in the dark. But, if you think you can handle the truth, check out our slideshow to learn how to spot deception like a pro!

1. How To Be A
Human Lie
Detector
“I’m stuck intraffic.”
“You look
great!” “This food isdelicious!”

2. Humans Are Masters Of Deception
Many animals engage in
deception, but human
beings are the only
species capable of
deceiving themselves
AND other people.

3. We Can Even Deceive Ourselves

4. “Yeah, it’s all natural.”

5. WOMEN
lie to make
others feel
better.

6. Extroverts Lie More Than Introverts
Extrovert: the act, state, or habit of
being predominantly concerned
with obtaining gratification from
what is outside the self.
Introvert: The state of or tendency
toward being predominantly or
wholly concerned with and
interested in one’s own mental life.

7. People are more likely to
lie to a co-worker than a
stranger.
Lying is
more common
in phone calls
than
in face-to-face
conversations.

8. Common
WHITE
LIES

9. Why Do We Lie?

10. Factors That
INCREASE Dishonesty
Factors That
DECREASE Dishonesty
Witnessing others lie or cheat
Physical or mental fatigue
Previous deceptive acts
Conflicts of interest
Inability to rationalize
When other people benefit from
our dishonesty
Honor pledges
Supervision
Being reminded of moral codes
Signatures

12. How To Spot A Lie — Physical Clues

13. How To Spot A Lie — Physical Clues

14. How To Spot A Lie: Verbal Clues

15. How To Dig Deeper

16. Is someone in your life lying
to you?
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