When pushed into a corner, a subject or witness will often react to the stress created by deception. Some signs of stress that may accompany deception include all EXCEPT:
A) Evasive answers to questions
B) An unwillingness to suspect anyone of committing the act under examination
C) Maintaining eye contact with the interviewer
D) Hostility toward the interviewer

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Maintaining eye contact with the interviewer is often incorrectly assumed to be a sign of honesty. In reality, people who are lying may either avoid eye contact or deliberately maintain eye contact in an attempt to appear truthful. The other options (evasive answers, unwillingness to suspect anyone, and hostility) are common stress reactions associated with deception.

When Pushed into a Corner, a Subject or Witness Will