The Textbook Points Out That a Few Psychologists Still Are

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Essay

The textbook points out that a few psychologists still are enthusiastic about using the polygraph to detect liars. Most psychologists, however, regard the polygraph test as invalid. What research supports this latter view?

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Definitions:

Neuroplasticity

The nervous system’s potential to physically or chemically modify itself in response to environmental change and to compensate for age-related changes and injury.

Simple Animals

Refers to organisms in the animal kingdom that have a relatively simple and basic body structure and systems, often lacking complex organs.

Complex Animals

Organisms that exhibit a high degree of structural and functional complexity, often having specialized sensory, nervous, and circulatory systems.

Medial Temporal Lobe

An area of the brain crucial for the formation of long-term memories and associated with the limbic system.