Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) The polygraph detects the physiological patterns of responses that are specific to lying.
• B) Practised liars can beat the polygraph machine by tensing muscles during the neutral questions.
• C) The polygraph is considered invalid by most psychologists.
• D) Innocent people may react to the polygraph because they are nervous about the procedure.

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