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Steve, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). was interviewing Michelle, a fraud suspect. Dunng the first part of the interview. Michelle was attentive. However, when he asked her more direct questions about the fraud, she suddenly seemed unconcerned, alternately chewing on her pen cap and picking at a loose piece of fabric on the arm of her chair. From this conduct. Steve is likely to conclude that Michelle
Suggested Answer: A
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34 comments · newest first
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Nelida
11 months ago
Chewing on a pen cap? That's a weird reaction for someone innocent.
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Wenona
11 months ago
I totally agree, her behavior is suspicious!
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Adrianna
11 months ago
Not sure if she's being deceptive or just nervous.
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Lawrence
12 months ago
Definitely seems like she's hiding something.
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Apolonia
12 months ago
Michelle's body language changed when asked direct questions.
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Howard
12 months ago
I feel like option B makes the most sense here, but I wonder if her behavior could also just be a sign of boredom.
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Dustin
1 year ago
This reminds me of a practice question where someone was nervous during an interview. I guess it could mean she doesn't know the answers too.
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Eugene
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think if someone starts acting unconcerned during direct questioning, it might indicate they're hiding something.
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Sylvie
1 year ago
I remember studying body language cues, and Michelle's fidgeting could suggest she's feeling anxious or deceptive.
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Janae
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. I'd want to look for other corroborating evidence before jumping to the conclusion that Michelle is being deceptive. Body language can be ambiguous, and we don't want to make unfair assumptions.
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Yolando
1 year ago
I think the key here is to focus on the change in Michelle's behavior. The fact that she went from attentive to disengaged and fidgety when the questions got more direct is a red flag. That kind of shift is often a sign of deception.
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Maia
1 year ago
I agree with Sarah. We need to be careful about making assumptions based on limited information. The best approach is to keep an open mind and look for a pattern of behavior, not just isolated incidents.
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Avery
1 year ago
I'm not so sure about that. The question doesn't give us enough information to definitively conclude she's being deceptive. Her behavior could also indicate boredom, nervousness, or even just a natural response to more probing questions.
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Francoise
1 year ago
This seems like a classic case of behavioral cues indicating deception. The sudden change in Michelle's demeanor and body language when the questioning got more direct is a strong sign that she's trying to hide something.
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Lisbeth
1 year ago
I don't know, guys. Maybe Michelle is just really into arts and crafts and can't help herself. Option A could be the way to go here. Or maybe she's just trying to distract Steve with her dazzling fashion sense. The world may never know.
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Lashonda
1 year ago
Ah, the classic pen-chewing, fabric-picking defense. Classic move, Michelle. I'd say she's trying to pull one over on good ol' Steve. Option B is the way to go, no doubt about it.
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Quentin
1 year ago
D) Is telling the truth
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Shantay
1 year ago
C) Does not know the answers to Steve's questions
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Mary
1 year ago
B) Is being deceptive
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Keneth
1 year ago
A) Is feeling bored by the interview process
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Jerry
1 year ago
Bored by the interview process? That's a bold assumption. This is a fraud investigation, not a tea party. If I were Steve, I'd bet my paycheck on option B - she's definitely being deceptive.
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Florinda
1 year ago
Steve should definitely dig deeper into her responses.
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Krissy
1 year ago
I agree, her behavior is a clear sign of deception.
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Trinidad
1 year ago
She's definitely being deceptive.
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Mica
1 year ago
I don't know, man. Picking at fabric and chewing on a pen cap could just mean she's nervous. Maybe she's telling the truth and doesn't know the answers. I'll go with option C on this one.
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Ngoc
1 year ago
C: I agree with B, she might not know the answers and is feeling nervous.
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Galen
1 year ago
B: I think she's just nervous, not necessarily deceptive.
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Corrina
1 year ago
A: She's definitely being deceptive.
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Sylvia
2 years ago
But what if she is just feeling bored by the interview process?
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Lorean
2 years ago
I agree with you, Lottie. Her behavior seems suspicious.
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Marti
2 years ago
Hmm, this one's a tricky one. The way Michelle is acting definitely sounds like she's trying to hide something. I'd go with option B, she's being deceptive for sure.
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Sena
1 year ago
Yeah, I think so too. It's clear she's not being honest with Steve during the interview.
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Minna
1 year ago
I agree, her behavior seems suspicious. Option B, she's being deceptive, makes the most sense.
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Lottie
2 years ago
I think Michelle is being deceptive.