Street Smart Psychology: Can You Spot a Lie?
In this psychology lesson, we'll discover the truth about lie-spotting.
Kori Miller, MA - Educational Psychology
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What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Have you ever played "two truths and a lie?" How did you do? Did you rely on your gut instincts to determine the other players' honesty? Have you ever wondered how or why we learn to lie? In this lesson, we'll dive into why our gut instincts aren't always a reliable source, how culture affects our beliefs about lying behavior, learn how often people actually lie, and what researchers currently believe helps us detect potential deception. Students can expect a broad overview of this topic. Students can engage via the chat box feature. An invitation to speak on camera is optional. There also may be opportunities to share by responding to polls inside the chat box. Participation in these activities is welcome, but not required. As a teacher, I like to create a thought-provoking environment where students feel welcome to express their ideas and ask questions. We all have valuable insights to share, so I encourage discussion and exploration about the topics covered. Tools I use for this class may include Slido, Google slides, PowerPoint, and Zoom chat features. An optional PDF will be available upon request after your student completes the lesson. No prior experience or know-how is necessary to enjoy this lesson. Please note: This lesson isn't about how to lie better or how to get away with anything by lying.
Learning Goals
1. Students will learn current research about deception.
2. Students will assess their ability to detect a lie by playing two truths and a lie.
3. Students will learn how and why people learn to lie.
4. Students will discover what current research tells us works and doesn't work in lie or truth-detection.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There isn't any inappropriate content.
Supply List
Learners can choose to take notes during the lesson or request a PDF of the material covered. Please note that all materials are copy right protected.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
My studies include a master's degree in Educational Psychology from Ball State University; a graduate certificate in Positive Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia; a bachelor's degree in Psychology; and, I'm a certified life coach. During graduate school, I completed 8-week courses in MBSR training through Palouse Mindfulness and the Science of Happiness offered by UC Berkeley — once as an online TA. I teach pre-k through 12th grade in three school districts as a substitute teacher. In this capacity, I've worked with children who have educational and behavioral challenges such as ADHD, ADD, ODD, test anxiety, and trouble reading. I've worked in basic skills and resource classrooms either as the lead teacher or a para-educator. As a freelance writer and editor, I explore the intersection of positive, neuro, and behavioral psychology. My work is available to read through several sources: PositivePsychology.com, Thrive Global, Ardent Path Journal, The Ascent, Better Humans, Publishous, The Startup, The Writing Cooperative, The Post-Grad Survival Guide, and Fine Lines Literary Journal. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-12 learners per class
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