When seeking to distinguish between genuine and faked responses, a psychologist decides that a person who was faking was actually telling the truth resulting in ________.

A. carelessness
B. a factor analysis
C. a false positive
D. situational selection


Answer: C

Psychology

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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A) neonatal B) perinatal C) fetal D) prenatal

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