Which of the Following Is TRUE of Polygraph Tests

question 177

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of polygraph tests?

• A) They are physically painful to the testtaker.
• B) They yield valid data that are admissible in most jurisdictions in the United States.
• C) They typically yield more false positives than false negatives.
• D) All of these

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