Which of the Following Statements Is True of Polygraph Tests

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of polygraph tests?

• A) They are legally used by most private employers to screen job applicants.
• B) They may be legally used by most private employers to randomly check current employees.
• C) They may be legally used by private companies that sell controlled substances to test both job applicants and current employees.
• D) They are used when senior employees are being transferred to a different department within a firm.
• E) They are generally not used by public employers for screening job applicants.

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Definitions:

Social Interactions

The process by which individuals act and react in relation to others in a social context.

Family Relationships

The complex emotional and social connections between members of a family, including parents, children, siblings, and extended family members.

Psychodynamic

A psychological perspective that emphasizes unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping behavior and personality.

Unconscious Processes

Mental activities beyond conscious awareness that influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.