Based on What a Polygraph Is Designed to Do, Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

Based on what a polygraph is designed to do, is it possible to "trick" a polygraph and make it less valid?

• A) yes, if you do things to affect your heart rate and breathing
• B) yes, if you convince yourself that you aren't lying
• C) no, polygraphs pick up on a number of subtleties
• D) no, polygraphs are not reliable anyway; there is no way to make them less valid

Identify basic units of semantic memory such as morphemes, phonemes, concepts, and prototypes.

Understand the scientific method and the role of deductive and inductive reasoning in scientific investigations.

Recognize the role and impact of heuristics and biases in problem-solving and decision-making.

Understand the concept of a mental set and its influence on problem-solving efficiency.

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