The Lie Detector Is an Unreliable Instrument Because

question 163

Multiple Choice

The lie detector is an unreliable instrument because

• A)its accuracy depends on the manner in which questions are asked.
• B)just being questioned causes one to be nervous and emotional.
• C)it can be "fooled" at times by thinking upsetting thoughts during irrelevant questions.
• D)all of these occur.

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