Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics

Best Paper Award for the 10th International Conference on Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics, in the context of HCI International 2013, 21-26 July 2013, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Certificate for Best Paper Award of the 10th International Conference on Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics
conferred to

Christin Kirchhübel (University of York, UK)
Alex W Stedmon (Sheffield Hallam University, UK)
David M Howard (University of York, UK)

for the paper entitled

"Analyzing Deceptive Speech"

Presented in the context of HCI International 2013
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
21-26 July 2013

Paper 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."

The full paper is available through SpringerLink, provided that you have proper access rights.