Sarah is conducting an admission-seeking interview of a suspect. Throughout the interview, the suspect makes little eye contact with Sarah. Based on this information atone, can Sarah conclude that the suspect is being deceptive?
A.
Yes, because it is safe to assume that suspects who avoid eye contact are most likely being deceptive.
B.
Yes, because avoiding eye contact is a sign of deceptive.
C.
No, because this is not enough information to conclude that the suspect is being deceptive
D.
No, because avoiding eye contact is not directly linked to deception.
Body language alone (e.g., avoiding eye contact) cannot be taken as proof of deception. The Manual warns against drawing conclusions from a single behavioral cue:
“Avoiding eye contact is not directly linked to deception. Such behavior could stem from cultural norms, nervousness, or personality traits. Examiners should consider clusters of behavior, context, and corroborating evidence before concluding deception”.
Therefore, C is correct.
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