Which of the following is TRUE regarding our ability to detect deception (lying)in others?
A) Most people perform quite well when attempting to detect lying by strangers, but may become less accurate if they focus on nonverbal behavior.
B) People are not very accurate when attempting to detect lying by intimates, but may become more accurate if they suspect the intimates of lying beforehand.
C) The polygraph has proved to be a highly effective method for detecting lying, especially when the suspect does not believe in its effectiveness.
D) People are not able to mask the cues that reveal deception.

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Research has shown that people tend to be less accurate when detecting deception in people they know well or are intimate with. However, if they suspect the person of lying beforehand, their accuracy may improve slightly. The polygraph has also been found to have limitations and is not considered a highly effective method for detecting lying. Finally, while some cues to deception may be difficult to mask, skilled liars can learn to control their nonverbal behavior to some extent.

Which of the Following Is TRUE Regarding Our Ability to Detect