Analyzing deceptive speech

Christin Kirchhübel, Alex W. Stedmon, David M. Howard

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Abstract

This current work explored the speech-based attributes of participants who were being deceptive in an experimental interrogation setting. In particular, the study attempted to investigate the appropriateness of using temporal speech cues in detecting deception. Deceptive and control speech was elicited from nineteen speakers and the data was analyzed on a range of speech parameters including Speaking Rate (SR), Response Onset Time (ROT) and frequency and duration of Hesitation markers. The findings point to a significant increase in SR, a significant decrease in ROT and a reduction in hesitation phenomena in the deceptive condition suggesting an acceleration of overall speaking tempo. The potential significance of temporal parameters for detecting deception in speech is recognized. However, the complex and multifaceted nature of deceptive behaviour is highlighted and caution is advised when attempting veracity judgments based on speech.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Pages134-141
Volume8019 LNAI
EditionPART 1
Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 2013
Event10th International Conference on Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics: Understanding Human Cognition, EPCE 2013, Held as Part of 15th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI 2013 - Las Vegas, NV, United Kingdom
Duration: 21 Jul 201326 Jul 2013

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
NumberPART 1
Volume8019 LNAI
ISSN (Print)03029743
ISSN (Electronic)16113349

Conference

Conference10th International Conference on Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics: Understanding Human Cognition, EPCE 2013, Held as Part of 15th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLas Vegas, NV
Period21/07/1326/07/13

Keywords

  • Deception
  • Hesitations
  • Response Onset Time
  • Speaking Rate

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