One lesson that research has taught us is that many of the average person's beliefs about deception are wrong (e.g., lack of eye contact is a good clue to deception; most people are good at spotting deception; it is harder to lie to a suspicious person than an unsuspicious one). Offer reasoned speculation as to why people's beliefs about interpersonal deception are, on average, so inaccurate. Consider the potential roles played by emotion, religion, the media, and the mind or psyche.
What will be an ideal response?
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Output analysis
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A. the rising size of television audiences B. the production code C. the Hollywood Blacklist D. the growth of talking pictures
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A) show the immediate impact of any ideas you propose. B) appeal to persistence and the long-term benefits of your information. C) emphasize how your information can help them as individuals. D) point out the benefits of your information to their community.
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A. set an agenda B. strengthen commitment C. weaken a feeling D. induce a specific action