GKT Is One of the Most Promising Polygraph Techniques to Date

question 5

Multiple Choice

GKT is one of the most promising polygraph techniques to date. However, there are some limitations to its usefulness. One of these limitations is that:

• A) most criminals remember the scene of their crimes very clearly.
• B) most crimes are widely publicized in the media.
• C) a sufficient number of crime facts uniquely known by only the criminal is often not available.
• D) polygraph examiners are reluctant to take on the leading role in formulating the questions.

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