monkeymann
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I have a degree in Psychology. I didn't just study Psychology. However, I am intrigued with the Kinetic Body Language. I still think that it isn't a valid tool for assessing deception because human beings are complex creatures...
Well if you have a degree in Psychology I would think you'd be inclined to agree with me. Why do police use it EVERY DAY... from out in the field as a Patrol Officer, to in the Detectives in the Interrogation Rooms, if it wasn't a valid tool for assessing deception. It was the Psychology field that first really studied Kinetic Body Language, Micro-expressions, and the idiosyncrasies of the Brain as it pertains to the battle between the conscious brain and the subconscious brain. Granted, its best utilized when a "Baseline" can be established, but most people give themselves away in one way or another. It might not be admissible in a court of law....but their body language typically gives their truth or lie away every time.
I will give you this though.....people who have sociopathic tendencies can also be pathological liars that are quite skilled at lying......because they are so detached in the head that they don't necessarily believe the lie, but they don't care. Their brains have a defect that causes it to either not care, or have the ability to consciously or subconsciously shut off the ability of the mind to care about not being truthful. Basically, they don't act like a typically person who lies...acts!! Huge degree of detachment.