The Polygraph Test Is Based on the Assumption That When

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Multiple Choice

The polygraph test is based on the assumption that when people tell lies,

• A) they will increase their rate of eye movements and hand twitches.
• B) they will decrease their rate of eye movements and hand twitches.
• C) their heart rate and breathing rate decrease.
• D) their heart rate and breathing rate increase.

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Return on Assets

A financial ratio indicating how profitable a company is relative to its total assets.

Weighted Average Cost of Capital

An average representing the expected return on all of a company's securities, weighted according to the proportion each contributes to the total capital structure.

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The risk inherent to the entire market or market segment, also known as market risk.

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