According to Research on the Polygraph Test, Its Major Flaw

question 67

Multiple Choice

According to research on the polygraph test, its major flaw is that

• A) it can't tell liars from honest people any better than the average person can.
• B) it is too complex and expensive for widespread use.
• C) it identifies fewer than 50% of all liars.
• D) it too frequently identifies honest people as liars.

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