Summarize the Means by Which the Polygraph Works as a Lie

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Essay

Summarize the means by which the polygraph works as a lie detector. What two major problems call its accuracy into question?

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Definitions:

Sequential Games

Sequential games are strategic games where players make decisions one after another rather than simultaneously, often incorporating an element of foresight or prediction.

Repeated Games

A framework in game theory where the same game (set of strategic interactions) is played multiple times, allowing for strategy evolution based on past outcomes.

Multi-Period Games

Strategic situations involving a series of decisions or games that unfold over several time periods.

First-Mover Advantage

A strategic advantage gained by the first significant company to enter a market, allowing it to establish brand recognition and customer loyalty before rivals.