.1) Over a period of the next few days, count the number of times you tell a lie. Be honest with yourself - even "little white lies" count! After assessing your own behaviour, respond to the following questions: In general, would you say that you are an honest person, and if so why/why not? Now stop and consider the general types of lies that you've told throughout your life. What kinds of lies were they (e.g., harmless little "fibs", lies designed to protect yourself, lies designed to make others feel good, etc.), and what was the main reason for lying rather than telling the truth?

2) Do you believe that you are a good "lie detector" in terms of knowing when someone is being untruthful with you? Why or why not?

3). Do you believe that "experts" (i.e., judges, forensic psychologists, police, FBI agents) are better than the average (untrained) person in detecting lies? Explain why or why not.

4. List all of the common "telltale signs" of lying that you've heard of before, in terms of both verbal and nonverbal behaviour List all of the common "telltale signs" of lying that you've heard of before, in terms of both verbal and nonverbal behaviour (if you haven't heard of any, then go out and Google some). Of these signs, which (if any) do you believe are accurate indicators of lying, and why/why not?