How Does a Psychologist Determine Whether People Are Lying About

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Multiple Choice

How does a psychologist determine whether people are lying about themselves on the MMPI?

• A) by true-false items such as "I would rather lie than admit my faults"
• B) by true-false items such as "I give generously to every worthy cause I know of"
• C) by a polygraph test
• D) by comparing answers on the MMPI with answers on the Rorschach Inkblot Test

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