Polygraph Evidence Is Frequently Admissible as Evidence in Criminal Courts

question 101

True/False

Polygraph evidence is frequently admissible as evidence in criminal courts.

Understand the system of naming organic compounds (Nomenclature) as per IUPAC guidelines.

Identify the structure of simple alkenes based on their molecular formula.

Describe the structural features influencing the stability of alkenes, including cis-trans isomerism.

Determine the number of rings and elements of unsaturation in a compound based on its chemical formula and reactivity.

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Definitions:

Thinking

Thinking is the process of considering or reasoning about something, encompassing judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving among other cognitive activities.

Stress

A psychological and physical response to demands or threats, often characterized by feelings of tension, worry, and heightened arousal.

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after learning an outcome, that one would have foreseen it, often referred to as the "I-knew-it-all-along" phenomenon.

Confirmation Bias

Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.