The polygraph is based on the assumption that a person who is guilty and fearful will have ________

a. decreased flow of epinephrine.
b. decreased flow of norepinephrine.
c. increased activity in the autonomic nervous system.
d. increased activity in the hippocampus.


Answer: c

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