Another interesting aspect is that those who tell the truth tend to naturally offer additional information , while those who fabricate a story may limit themselves to answering only the bare minimum to avoid mistakes. This difference in narrative style can become an important clue for evaluating the credibility of an explanation.
Behavioral analysis experts point out that these two questions work because they increase what's called cognitive load —the mental effort required to maintain a lie. The greater this load, the more likely inconsistencies are to appear in the story.
However, they also caution that no method guarantees detecting a lie with absolute certainty . Factors such as stress, nervousness, or differences in memory can influence how a person answers questions, even when they are telling the truth.
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