The Primary Purpose of a Polygraph Examination According to the Textbook

question 14

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of a polygraph examination according to the textbook is to

• A) determine if victims/witnesses are being truthful or untruthful about what they say.
• B) elicit a confession from a suspect.
• C) eliminate the innocent from consideration during a criminal investigation.
• D) corroborate the suspect's alibi.

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Definitions:

Reinforcer

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