Statement Investigation Training – Test 2
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Which of these, when said unprompted, ISN’T a red flag that deception could be taking place?
Be wary of people telling you, unprompted, that they are being truthful or honest with you
Correct, always be wary of people telling you they are being truthful or honest with you
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Why should you be wary of people using phrases like “as I’ve always said”, “like I said before” and “I’ll repeat”?
Liars often like to point out how consistent they are, believing this will make their lies more likely to be accepted
Correct. Liars often like to point out how consistent they are, believing this will make their lies more likely to be accepted
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Here’s a killer talking. He’s describing the events the morning after he murdered his wife. At what point did he hide the weapon?
“I drove out to the diner for breakfast, after that I went to the bank and also the grocery store, and then I got home about 11, did some chores and ate lunch at 12.”
It most likely happened during the “and then” section where “and then” is used to jump in time
Correct. It most likely happened during the “and then” section where “and then” is used to jump in time
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Which of these phrases in a story should indicate to you that the speaker is not just relaying events, but feels the need to add reasons and excuses for their actions into the mix?
When you hear “and…so” storytelling you should be on alert as to why the speaker wants to give reasons and excuses for events.
Correct. When you hear “and…so” storytelling you should be on alert as to why the speaker wants to give reasons and excuses for events.
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When you read someone’s statement, what will give you a great deal of information as to how close or distant they are from other people they mention in their statement?
Examine their full use of pronouns to discover how close or distant the writer feels from others they write about.
Correct. Examine their full use of pronouns to discover how close or distant the writer feels from others they write about.
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Which of these shows the most commitment and belief in what is being said?
Look for the dropped pronouns, places you’d expect to see them, but aren’t there. Often that indicates a lack of commitment to what is being spoken about.
Correct. Dropped pronouns often indicates a lack of commitment to what is being spoken about.
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The question is “did you take the money?”. Which of these answers to that question ISN’T a red flag for deception?
When you see “absolutely” being written or spoken, be on guard.
Correct. When you see “absolutely” being written or spoken, be on guard.
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Your friend has just split from her partner, you ask why. Which answer is most likely to be truthful?
Watch out for those -ly words. They indicate there’s more going on than you’re being told.
Correct. Watch out for those -ly words. They indicate there’s more going on than you’re being told.
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