Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) The polygraph detects the physiological patterns of responses that are specific to lying.
• B) Practised liars can beat the polygraph machine by tensing muscles during the neutral questions.
• C) The polygraph is considered invalid by most psychologists.
• D) Innocent people may react to the polygraph because they are nervous about the procedure.

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services that have been delivered or used but not yet paid for.

Collection Period

The time frame it takes for a business to convert its credit sales into cash, reflecting how efficient a company is at collecting accounts receivable.

Net Present Value

The difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a period of time. It is used to evaluate the profitability of an investment or project.

Default Rate

The proportion of loans or debt instruments that are not repaid as agreed, leading to default, within a specific period.