The Verywell Mind Podcast 159 - How to Tell if Someone Is Lying With Psychologist Paul Ekman
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Apr 11, 2022 Paul Ekman, a renowned psychologist and deception detection expert, known as the ‘human lie detector,’ shares his insights on the complex art of lie detection. He discusses why people lie and the biggest myths surrounding it. Discover the power of microexpressions and how they reveal hidden emotions. Ekman also highlights the challenges of discerning truth in personal relationships and debunks common misconceptions about body language. Tune in for valuable strategies to enhance your lie detection skills and navigate the tricky terrain of trust.
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Power of Microexpressions
- Microexpressions are brief facial expressions lasting about 1/25th of a second.
- They reveal emotions people try to hide or aren't aware of feeling.
Lie Detection Skills Are Learnable
- Most people are no better than chance at detecting lies.
- Learning detection skills can improve your accuracy with about an hour of training.
Avoiding Painful Truths
- People often avoid knowing the truth because it can be painful.
- We sometimes unconsciously want to be misled to protect ourselves.