A Person Taking a "Lie Detector" Test May Be Asked

question 380

Multiple Choice

A person taking a "lie detector" test may be asked a question, such as "Was the gun that killed Hensley a, a) Colt, b) Smith & Wesson, c) Walther PPK, or d) Luger?" A guilty person should show more reaction on the polygraph to the correct gun, while an innocent person should the same reaction to all four responses. This type of questioning is part of the __________ test.

• A)connotative guilt
• B)guilty knowledge
• C)relevant details
• D)critical incidents

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