Research on the Accuracy of Lie Detector Tests Suggests That

question 41

Multiple Choice

Research on the accuracy of lie detector tests suggests that they

• A) are more accurate for men than women.
• B) are accurate only 50 percent of the time, even when administered by experts.
• C) are more likely to declare the innocent guilty than to declare the guilty
• Innocent.
• D) are more likely to declare the guilty innocent than to declare the innocent

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Definitions:

Reliable

The level of consistency and dependability in the results provided by an evaluative device over time.

WEIRD Participants

Refers to subjects of behavioral science research who are predominantly from Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic societies, leading to questions regarding the universality of study results.

Measures of Construct

Refers to tools or methods used to assess the presence and strength of theoretical constructs.

Measurement Error

The difference between the observed value and the true value of a variable, often arising from inaccuracies in data collection or processing.