The Main Objection to the Use of the Polygraph Test

question 52

Multiple Choice

The main objection to the use of the polygraph test to detect lies is that

• A) most people can detect lies accurately enough even without help.
• B) potential polygraph users are required to undergo too many years of training before they can use the test.
• C) the test fails to identify most lies.
• D) the test identifies too many honest people as liars.

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