Why Was the Use of Polygraph (Lie Detector Tests) in Employment

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why was the use of polygraph (lie detector tests) in employment severely restricted by federal legislation?

• A)too many people were being identified as false negatives
• B)the base rate of lying in the population is high
• C)too many people were being identified as false positives
• D)it was shown to have adverse impact

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Definitions:

Predictive Validity

The extent to which a score on a scale or test predicts future performance on a related task.

Sociosexuality

An individual's willingness to engage in sexual activity outside of a committed relationship.

Sexual Constraint

The suppression or regulation of sexual behavior by social, cultural, or personal factors; could also relate to internal or external mechanisms that restrict sexual expression.

Casual Acquaintances

Individuals one knows but with whom one does not have a deep or intimate relationship, often characterized by infrequent interaction.