The Machine Commonly Used in Attempts to Detect Lies,which Measures

question 98

Multiple Choice

The machine commonly used in attempts to detect lies,which measures some bodily responses that accompany emotion,is called a(n)

• A) electrocardiograph.
• B) electroencephalograph.
• C) myograph.
• D) polygraph.

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Definitions:

Cultural Context

The environment or situation that surrounds the occurrence of a particular event, behavior, or understanding, significantly influenced by cultural practices and beliefs.

Four Humors

An ancient and medieval belief that health was maintained by a balance of four bodily fluids.

Hippocrates

An ancient Greek physician often referred to as the "Father of Medicine," known for his lasting contributions to the field such as the Hippocratic Oath.

Phlegm

A thick, sticky mucus secreted by the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, particularly during a cold or other respiratory infection.