Complete Forensic Lie Detection

A short video of key concepts that are covered in the course

Part 1 covers and introduction to lie detection. It discusses the concept of the human lie detector. It further examines your development as a lie detection professional. Obstacles to identifying and analysing deception are also covered. Factors like our own preconceptions, bias and understanding of logical behaviour are discussed as obstacles we face in the detection of deception. Part 1 further looks at the verbal and nonverbal flood of information we face as interviewers.

Summary of Part 1

Part 2 covers the concepts of timing and grouping as it relates to the detection of deception. It introduces the student to a model that can be effectively used to identify deception. This part forms the basis of the course upon which the other lessons rely.

Summary of Part 2

Part 3 covers how subjects can use truthful information to mask a lie. It teaches the interviewer how to identify these and how to deal with them

Summary of Part 3

Part 4 covers the different types of lies:

· Lies of commission

· Lies of omission

· Lies of influence

Summary of Part 4

Part 5 covers verbal indicators of deception and introduces the interviewer to the most commonly found verbal reactions to questions that indicate deception.

These include:

· Failing to answer the question

· Forms of denial

· Refusal to answer a question

· Repeating a question

· The non-answer statement

· Inconsistent statements

· Using offense as a defence

· Answering a question with a question

· Hiding lies in information

· Flattery and over politeness

· Diminished levels of importance or concern

· Failure to understand a simple question

· Using reference answers

· Using religion

· Saying I don’t remember

· Using exclusion and perception qualifiers

· Using convincing statements

Summary of Part 5

Part 6 covers nonverbal indicators of deception and introduces the interviewer to things subjects do when they lie.

It includes:

· The prolonged pause or delay in behaviour

· Disconnecting verbal and nonverbal behaviour

· Hiding the mouth or eyes

· Swallowing, throat clearing and mouth movements

· Gestures

· Grooming

· Anchor-points

· Behavioural amplifiers

Summary of Part 6

Part 7 covers questioning and introduces the interviewer to different types of questions. It also covers good and bad questioning and focusses how questions are used as stimulus for the subject to exhibit deceptive behaviour.

It includes:

· Presumptive and bait questions

· Effective use of open and closed ended questions

· Opinion questions

· Cover all bases questions

· Tell me more questioning

· Gaining the competitive advantage

Summary of Part 7

Part 8 provides the interviewer with cautionary advice in the detection of deception and examines popular held beliefs which may not be as effective as one might think in the detection of specific incidents of deception.

It includes:

· Posture and body language

· Anxiety

· Answering too fast

· Blushing and twitching

· White knuckles

· Eye contact

· Microexpressions

· Behavioural baselining

Summary of Part 8

Part 9 gives the interviewer further advice on how to develop their deception detection skills and how to conduct successful interviews.

It includes:

· Preparation

· Placement

· Venue

· Recording

· Sharpening skills through practice and utilisation of the method

Please download the PDF files which will provide you with added resource including:

• A full course summary that can be printed and used while completing video lessons

• A case study which will help you employ your newly developed skills

• sample questions for your interviews