Which Statement About Polygraph Tests Is FALSE

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which statement about polygraph tests is FALSE?

• A)It is possible for trained persons to beat these tests.
• B)They are better than humans at detecting whether or not someone is lying.
• C)Increasing the sensitivity of the test increases the likelihood that it will incorrectly report that someone is lying.
• D)They typically show extremely high accuracy.

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