One of the Problems with Lie Detector Tests Is That

question 33

Multiple Choice

One of the problems with lie detector tests is that an innocent person may appear guilty if they become __________ during the procedure.

• A)confident and assured
• B)nervous, doubtful, or fearful
• C)interested and intrigued
• D)focused and attentive

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Definitions:

Peg Method

A mnemonic technique that involves associating items to be remembered with a list of peg words you have memorized in advance.

Method of Loci

A mnemonic strategy that involves visualizing items to be remembered in specific physical locations.

Forgetting Curve

The graphic pattern representing the relationship between measures of learning and the length of the retention interval: As the retention interval gets longer, memory decreases.

Unrelated Verbal Material

relates to words or phrases that have no direct connection or relevance to each other, often used in memory or cognitive processing studies.