Which Statement About Polygraph Tests Is FALSE

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which statement about polygraph tests is FALSE?

• A)It is only possible for trained people to beat these tests.
• B)Its results are based entirely on an individual's physiological response to stress.
• C)Increasing the sensitivity of the test increases the likelihood that it will incorrectly report that someone is lying.
• D)They are the most reliable instruments for detecting when a person is lying.

---

Definitions:

Television

A system for transmitting visual images and sound that are reproduced on screens, primarily used for broadcasting programs for entertainment, information, and education.

Radio

A medium of broadcasting audio content to a wide audience via electromagnetic waves, historically significant in mass communication.

Disenfranchised

Individuals or groups stripped of their rights or privileges, particularly referring to the loss of voting rights.

Voting Rights

The entitlements of citizens to participate in the election of officials and to have a say in governmental decisions through the act of voting.