Keywords
nonverbal deception, deceptive behavior, communication modality
Abstract
Nonverbal demeanor has long been thought to be a high-fidelity display window into a person’s inner self. At the same time, nonverbal behaviors are thought by laypeople to be reliable indicators of dissembling. In the realm of deception, both of those beliefs are true—and false. Humans can choose to reveal their personal identity, affiliations, attitudes, and behavioral inclinations through their nonverbal presentation of self. But, as the adaptive creatures that they are, humans also use their nonverbal actions to fabricate, conceal, and evade. In this respect, deception can disguise the true self and yet can also betray the truth. In this chapter, we take a closer look at nonverbal deception and the ways in which motivated deceivers behave so as to evade detection. We also consider whether the modality in which communication takes place makes it easier or more difficult for deceivers to manage their behavior.
Original Publication Citation
"Factors that facilitate or impair kinesic and vocalic nonverbal behaviors during interpersonal deception", Social Intelligence and Nonverbal Communication, Pages 79-117, 2020
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Burgoon, Judee K.; Hamel, Lauren M.; Blair, J. Pete; and Twyman, Nathan W., "Factors that Facilitate or Impair Kinesic and Vocalic Nonverbal Behaviors During Interpersonal Deception" (2020). Faculty Publications. 9495.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/9495
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2020
Publisher
Social Intelligence and Nonverbal Communication
Language
English
College
Marriott School of Business
Department
Information Systems Management
Copyright Use Information
http://lib.byu.edu/about/copyright/