Regarding the Polygraph, Which of the Following Statements Is/are TRUE

question 198

Multiple Choice

Regarding the polygraph, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

• A)The majority of studies show it to be at least 98 percent accurate, regardless of the examiner.
• B)The polygraph cannot tell the difference between lying, fear, and anxiety.
• C)The polygraph is much more likely to label a guilty person guilty than an innocent person guilty.
• D)All of these statements are true.

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