Research has shown that the brain does not indicate when someone is lying. a. True b. False
Social Studies · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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a. True
Researchers have found it difficult to determine when someone is lying based solely on brain activity. While there is a field of study called "neurolinguistic programming" that suggests certain eye movements and brain patterns can indicate deception, these theories are not universally accepted in scientific circles. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies have been conducted to observe brain activity in hopes of finding a reliable indication of lying, but the results have been inconclusive. The brain is complex, and there are many factors at play including stress, fear, or even the nature of the lie that can influence brain patterns. Consequently, there is no definitive "lie detector" in terms of brain activity that can be used in a real-world setting.