Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Polygraphs, or Lie

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of polygraphs, or lie detectors?  

• A)Drugs and pain can increase their accuracy. 
• B)Tense muscles will reduce their accuracy. 
• C)They are always admitted in courts as evidence. 
• D)They monitor parasympathetic arousal.

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