A Lie Detector Is Actually A(n)_____ That Measures Electrical Activity

question 61

Multiple Choice

A lie detector is actually a(n) _____ that measures electrical activity in the participant's skin.

• A) galvanometer
• B) video camera
• C) eye camera
• D) pupilometer
• E) people meter

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Definitions:

Tensions

Psychological or emotional strain or stress that can arise from a variety of sources, often associated with conflicting demands or challenges.

Realistic Conflict Theory

A social psychological model that explains how conflict and hostility between groups arise from competition over resources or conflicting goals.

Competition

A situation in which individuals or groups vie with each other to achieve a goal that cannot be shared or that is desired individually.

Perceptions

The process of interpreting, organizing, and giving meaning to the sensory information we receive from the environment.