Which of the Following Statements About Polygraphs Is Most Accurate

question 186

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about polygraphs is most accurate?

• A)Polygraphs can detect lying with almost 100 percent accuracy.
• B)Polygraphs can detect positive emotional states with a high degree of accuracy and negative emotional states with a low degree of accuracy.
• C)Polygraphs can detect emotionality that accompanies lying some of the time, but with a high error rate.
• D)Polygraphs cannot detect emotionality at all.

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