What Does a "False Positive" Refer to in a Polygraph

question 13

Multiple Choice

What does a "false positive" refer to in a polygraph test?

• A)the identification of an individual as telling the truth who, in fact, is lying
• B)the identification of an individual as lying who, in fact, is not lying
• C)an individual who cannot lie effectively
• D)an individual who is not sure if they are lying

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Definitions:

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