Some of the typical signs and signals that a person is lying include: Eyes maintain little or no eye contact, or there may be rapid eye movements, with pupils constricted. Hand or fingers are in of his or her mouth when speaking. His or her body is physically turned away from you, or there are unusual/un-natural body gestures. His or her breathing rate increases. Complexion changes such as in colour; red in face or neck area. Perspiration increases. Voice changes such as change in pitch, stammering, throat clearing. Desirable Qualities for an AltA Facilitator Facilitating a group is not easy, but with sufficient practice it can yield very valuable results, especially when combined with AltA techniques. The AltA Facilitator should strive to develop certain qualities in order to succeed as a facilitator of AltA and to provide Alternative views and/or analysis when required. The AltA Facilitator is: Rational. Exhibits critical thinking skills: relies on reason rather than emotion; considers all evidence; follows evidence where it leads; is more concerned with finding the best explanation than being right, analysing apparent confusion and asking questions. Weights the influences of motives and bias, and recognises own assumptions, prejudices, biases, or point of view. Honest. Recognises emotional impulses, selfish motives, nefarious purposes, or other modes of self-deception. Open-minded. Evaluates all reasonable inferences, considers a variety of possible viewpoints or perspectives, remains open to alternative interpretations, accepts a new explanation, model, or paradigm because it explains the evidence better, is simpler, or has fewer inconsistencies or covers more data, accepts new priorities in response to a re-evaluation of the evidence or reassessment of our real interests, and do not reject unpopular views out of hand. Disciplined. Is precise, meticulous, comprehensive, and exhaustive, resist manipulation and irrational appeals, and avoid snap judgments. Sound Judgment. Recognises the relevance and/or merit of alternative assumptions and perspectives; recognises the extent and weight of evidence. Courageous. Has the ability and confidence to present—in a constructive unpopular or challenging arguments that go against perceived “group norms.”
Some of the typical signs and signals that a person is lying include: Eyes maintain little or no eye contact, or there may be rapid eye movements, with pupils constricted. Hand or fingers are in of his or her mouth when speaking. His or her body is physically turned away from you, or there are unusual/un-natural body gestures. His or her breathing rate increases. Complexion changes such as in colour; red in face or neck area. Perspiration increases. Voice changes such as change in pitch, stammering, throat clearing. Desirable Qualities for an AltA Facilitator Facilitating a group is not easy, but with sufficient practice it can yield very valuable results, especially when combined with AltA techniques. The AltA Facilitator should strive to develop certain qualities in order to succeed as a facilitator of AltA and to provide Alternative views and/or analysis when required. The AltA Facilitator is: Rational. Exhibits critical thinking skills: relies on reason rather than emotion; considers all evidence; follows evidence where it leads; is more concerned with finding the best explanation than being right, analysing apparent confusion and asking questions. Weights the influences of motives and bias, and recognises own assumptions, prejudices, biases, or point of view. Honest. Recognises emotional impulses, selfish motives, nefarious purposes, or other modes of self-deception. Open-minded. Evaluates all reasonable inferences, considers a variety of possible viewpoints or perspectives, remains open to alternative interpretations, accepts a new explanation, model, or paradigm because it explains the evidence better, is simpler, or has fewer inconsistencies or covers more data, accepts new priorities in response to a re-evaluation of the evidence or reassessment of our real interests, and do not reject unpopular views out of hand. Disciplined. Is precise, meticulous, comprehensive, and exhaustive, resist manipulation and irrational appeals, and avoid snap judgments. Sound Judgment. Recognises the relevance and/or merit of alternative assumptions and perspectives; recognises the extent and weight of evidence. Courageous. Has the ability and confidence to present—in a constructive unpopular or challenging arguments that go against perceived “group norms.”
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