Controlled Studies of Polygraph Recordings Indicate That They Should Be

question 139

Multiple Choice

Controlled studies of polygraph recordings indicate that they should be most accurately described as detecting _____.

• A) parasympathetic activity
• B) lies
• C) arousal
• D) negative emotions

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Definitions:

Ectoderm

The outermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo in early development, giving rise to the skin and nervous system.

Lens

Transparent biconvex structure lying between the iris and the vitreous humor.

Mesoderm

The middle layer of an embryo in early development that gives rise to muscles, bones, and the circulatory system.

Autonomic Neurons

Nerve cells that control involuntary functions of the body, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.