“Eye movement can give you additional insight into whether a person is lying or not,” Dr. Zuckerman tells Parade. “Typically, liars will avoid maintaining eye contact for extended periods of time or avoid it altogether, which may be due to feelings of anxiety or guilt over lying." However, this is a known "tell," so an experienced liar might know this and make sure to really make eye contact with you. But this can give them away too."Some experienced liars who are aware of eye moment involvement may overcompensate by not breaking eye contact—which can come across as uncomfortable and awkward," she says. In addition to where they're looking (or if they're looking at you), check how their eyes look in general as they share their alleged lies with you."You also want to pay attention and see if pupil dilation occurs because that happens when someone is feeling anxiety and panic—something that often occurs when someone is telling a lie," Dr. Zuckerman says.
2. Be weary if someone plays the victim
That gut feeling? Our experts say it’s your inner compass. You’ve probably heard the phrase “Trust your gut!” time and time again. That’s especially true when you’re trying to figure out whether or not you’re being misled. “Pay attention to if you get an ‘ick’ type of feeling in your stomach when someone is telling you something,” Dr. Kelly advises. “This can sometimes be the most important meter for gauging a lie. Your gut, your intuition, your instantaneous [reaction] are all... [a] repelled reaction to what someone is saying.”
4. Watch for those slick conversation redirects
When you’re trying to catch a liar, Dr. Zuckerman suggests you don’t jump straight into the tough questions, but ask them neutral questions first. Why? This trick could actually help you catch them in the act of lying. “Asking neutral questions in the early stages of the dialogue can make the conversation feel more lighthearted and make them feel less pressure, so when they begin to lie, it will be easier for you to notice a shift in their conversational mannerism and speech,” she says. “Shifting between neutral and direct questions can throw a liar off balance. They may get confused and reveal inconsistencies in their story.”
6. Be suspicious if someone is extra attentive
Dr. Zuckerman tells Parade that one way you can detect falsities is by listening, specifically to the pace at which someone is speaking to you. “If a person is speaking slowly, it’s usually because they are trying not to mess up the story and they are taking mental pauses to ensure consistency by paying very close attention to what they are saying,” she explains. “If they are talking faster than normal, it’s usually because they are nervous and they think that if they speed through the lie, it won’t be as noticeable. They may also have anxious-speech stutters or repeat themselves.”One more voice-related behavior that can help you identify if someone is being dishonest has to do with their tone. “While this alone is not a sign of lying, the pitch of someone’s voice can change if they are lying,” Dr. Zuckerman says. “Usually someone's voice will become higher pitched than their baseline voice.”
8. Evaluate if a story feels overly rehearsed
“Subtle body language is often something people are not fully aware of in the moment, but it can be very telling,” Dr. Zuckerman shares. She points out that’s why it’s important to be observant because it could give a liar away if you know to look out for it. “Facial touching, playing with their hair, sweating, rocking on their feet, biting their lip, or biting their nails, could all be body language signs that giveaway that someone lying,” she explainsDr. Kelly agrees and shares some other "tells."“If you notice that the person you’re talking to starts to become fidgety while they’re speaking to you, bouncing their leg nervously or darting their eyes, those can also be signals you can use to help figure out if they are telling you the truth,” they share.
10. Take note if over-explaining occurs
A person’s sudden mood change can also help you nail a phony. “A person may get angry and defensive as a way to deflect if they are lying,” Dr. Zuckerman discloses. “They may also appear agitated, especially if challenged.”Related: 14 Genius Phrases To Shut Down Gaslighting, According to Psychologists
12. Be alert of gaslighting
13. Zoom in on facial expressions
Dr. Zuckerman tells Parade a trick that can help you out if you’re trying to determine if someone is being truthful or not can come down to the color of their face. “A person can become flushed or blotchy when something happens that makes their adrenaline spike, like when they feel anxious about getting caught lying” she indicates. “In some cases, sometimes a person can become pale if they go into fight or flight mode.”Up Next:
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Dr. Cynthia Edwards-Hawver, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist with 25 years of experience.Dr. Jaime Zuckerman is a licensed clinical psychologist and narcissistic abuse expert & relationship coach.Dr. J.J. Kelly, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and emotional intelligence skills training expert. They also founded UnorthoDocs, Inc. which is "a punk alternative to traditional psychotherapy..." Read More Details
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