The Knowns Needed From L&D

Buckle up ladies and gentlemen! This is Lying and Deception. I would write the Communication Reference Number in this class, but maybe I don't know it. Am I lying through omission? Am I telling the truth? I'll never tell...

5. Truth Bias Shows True Colors

Prior to this class, a student would see the good in humanity. People inherently believe that they are told the truth by the people around them. However, this is not the case. It seems people lie approximately 50% of the time.

If someone is talking to you right now, flip a coin. Heads, they're a liar!

4. Experts aren't Good Experts

So, get this. There are people out there that try to make a living or career in lie detection. People would often do some form of leakage when lying that some people can pick up on with ease.

Even then, the margin of success compared to a non-trained individual is minimal.

3. Photoshop is Universally Disliked

Perhaps, universally is inaccurate. In this class, it seems to lean more towards people being against it than for it. But, it seems to depend on the situation.

Art? Fun? Weird Stuff? OK!

Avoiding Negative Body Image & Journalistic Integrity? BAD!!!

2. Cops can Make You Lie

This is a heck of a lot scarier. Cops will find a way to make their suspects confess or say certain things to lean towards their objective. This could be through leading, purposely confusing them or through the typical "agree to these terms" paperwork.

1. Caffeine is a Hell of a Drug

If you are not a morning person and plan on taking this class, expect a lot of energy from your teacher, Dr. Lucas. Like a serious amount of morning energy.

Either she sleeps in a vat of coffee or is a cyborg that forks the electrical outlets before class.