Browsing Master Theses & Projects by Author "Leach, Amy-May"
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Detecting deception in second-language speakers
Da Silva, Cayla S. (2011-04-01)It is currently unknown how lie detection accuracy is affected when someone is speaking in his or her second language. We examined whether language proficiency had an impact on lie detection. We hypothesized that when ... -
Dual-task interference and its influence on deception detection and memory
Blake, Chelsea K. (2023-08-01)Using a dual-task paradigm, I examined how engaging in executive function tasks impacted deception detection and memory performance. University students (N = 185) were randomly assigned to detect deception while also ... -
The effect of target language proficiency on deception detection among undergraduate students
Solodukhin, Elizabeth (2015-08-01)I examined the impact of targets’ language proficiency on observers’ lie detection accuracy, discrimination, bias, and confidence. Observers (N = 132) were randomly assigned to make deception judgments about targets (N = ... -
The impact of thin(ner) slicing on deception detection
Villeneuve, Katrina (2022-08-01)I examined whether the length of thin slices (i.e., observations of behavior less than five minutes) affected deception detection. Participants (N = 262) were randomly assigned to one of seven exposure length conditions ... -
Measuring cues to deception: a multitrait-multimethod analysis
Lahay, Ryan (2021-12-01)Cognitive load and arousal are constructs typically included in theories of deception, but they are often measured using a range of unvalidated techniques. Using a multitrait-multimethod analysis, I assessed the reliability ...