Which of the following contributes to people's inability to detect deception accurately?
A) truth bias
B) focusing on the wrong nonverbal signals
C) questioning everything we hear takes too much energy
D) All of these answers are correct.

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All of the options contribute to people's inability to detect deception accurately. A truth bias can lead people to believe what others are saying without questioning it, even when there are signs of deception. Focusing on the wrong nonverbal signals, such as assuming that avoiding eye contact always indicates deception, can also lead to inaccurate detection. Finally, questioning everything we hear can be exhausting and impractical in everyday interactions, making it more difficult to catch deceptive behaviors.

Which of the Following Contributes to People's Inability to Detect