If Polygraphs Are Used as the Only Judge of Guilt

question 89

Multiple Choice

If polygraphs are used as the only judge of guilt or innocence,

• A) less than 5 percent of the guilty would have been declared innocent.
• B) less than 5 percent of the innocent would have been declared guilty.
• C) more than one-third of the innocent would have been declared guilty.
• D) more than two-thirds of the guilty would have been declared innocent.

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Definitions:

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by severe social anxiety, thought disorder, paranoid ideation, derealization, transient psychosis, and often unconventional beliefs.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A psychological disorder identified by persistent tendencies of overinflated self-esteem, craving for an inordinate amount of attention and praise, combined with an absence of compassion for other people.

Borderline

Often related to Borderline Personality Disorder, a mental health disorder characterized by unstable moods, behaviors, and relationships.

Histrionic

Pertaining to a personality pattern characterized by attention-seeking behavior, excessive emotionality, and a need for approval.