In One Study, Polygraph Results Were Compared to Later Confessions

question 359

True/False

In one study, polygraph results were compared to later confessions of guilt in criminal cases. The results of the study showed that the polygraph accurately detected all lies.

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Capital Asset

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Taxpayer's Home

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