A Major Problem with Using the Polygraph as a Lie

question 118

Multiple Choice

A major problem with using the polygraph as a lie detector is that

• A) truthful people often fail the test.
• B) arousal cannot be measured with the polygraph.
• C) it measures only the vocal channel, ignoring all other channels.
• D) control questions do not evoke arousal in innocent people.

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Definitions:

Unconscious

A part of the mind that contains desires, memories, and knowledge that are not readily available to conscious thought.

Self-Protective Device

Mechanisms or behaviors that individuals employ to safeguard themselves from psychological or emotional harm, often occurring at both conscious and unconscious levels.

Basic Anxiety

A term in psychoanalysis that represents feelings of insecurity and apprehension that arise from interpersonal relationships.

Psychological Withdrawal

A defense mechanism where an individual mentally disengages or detaches from stressful or emotional situations.