Which of the following is a characteristic of polygraphs, or lie detectors?

A) Drugs and pain can increase their accuracy.
B) Tense muscles will reduce their accuracy.
C) They are always admitted in courts as evidence.
D) They monitor parasympathetic arousal.


B

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