Unit 10

Unit 11

Pamela Meyer – How To Spot a Liar

Questions for Discussion

1. Why is lying a ‘cooperative act’?

2. Who is Henry Oberlander and what was his rule?

3. How many time will you be lied to on an average day?

4. Which people lie more? In what situations?

5. What did Koko do? Why does lying have an evolutionary value?

6. What are the telltale signs that Bill Clinton lied?

7. What are body-language tips that someone is lying?

8. What are the signs that someone is honest?

9. What are the signs someone is lying?

10. What did John Edwards do in the interview?

11. What is one dangerous facial gesture you should know?

12. What are some other indicators that may signal a lie?

13. Describe the Erin Runnion and Diane Downs example.

14. What do you think? When is lying ok? When is it not?