Regarding the Polygraph, Which of the Following Best Describes the Position

question 91

Multiple Choice

Regarding the polygraph, which of the following best describes the position of the National Academy of Sciences?

• A)The polygraph is accurate enough to use while other more sophisticated methods of detecting lying are being developed.
• B)The polygraph leads to too many false findings of lying, damaging the lives of many innocent people.
• C)The polygraph effectively measures physiological signs of lying, and their wide use is supported by research.
• D)There is not enough research to determine if the wide use of polygraphs is justified.
• E)The polygraph cannot accurately distinguish lying from emotional reactions of honest people put in pressure situations.

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Definitions:

Animal Heritage

The inherent characteristics and instincts inherited from an organism's ancestors.

Humanistic Approach

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person and the uniqueness of each individual's experience.

Animal Research

Scientific studies conducted on animal subjects to gain insights into biology, behavior, diseases, and the testing of medicines and procedures intended for human use.

Behavioural Approach

A psychological perspective emphasizing observable behaviors and the ways in which they are learned from the environment.