New research says that we tend to overestimate our ability to spot a liar based on body language. Test subjects who based their judgement on body language versus those that focused on the words did much worse at identifying who was lying. So if you wonder if someone is lying to you, focus on what you hear more than what you see. Want to test your skill? Try this online, interactive challenge – click here.
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I am Jay Blevins, LMFT (www.awentherapy.com). I am a licensed systems therapist with a private practice in Madison, WI. While I work with individuals and partners around a wide variety of issues, my primary focus in on alternative relationship structures, alternative sex and sexuality, and power dynamics. I am a contributor to various relationship and sexuality blogs and publications and have been a frequent presenter at alternative lifestyle events and psychotherapy conferences.
New research says that we tend to overestimate our ability to spot a liar based on body language. Test subjects who based their judgement on body language versus those that focused on the words did much worse at identifying who was lying. So if you wonder if someone is lying to you, focus on what you hear more than what you see. Want to test your skill? Try this online, interactive challenge – click here.
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