Regarding polygraph testing, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. The National Academy of Sciences has concluded that polygraph tests should not be used to screen employees.
b. Polygraph tests can tell the difference between lying, fear, and anxiety.
c. The polygraph test is much more likely to label an innocent person guilty, rather than a guilty person innocent.
d. Proponents of lie detection claim that the polygraph is 95 percent accurate with proper questioning.
B
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