Which one of the following statements about the polygraph is FALSE?

a. There is no scientific evidence that a specific “lie response” exists.
b. Polygraph interpreters and users may be making the “Othello error.”
c. The major drawback to using polygraphs is that they generate a high rate of false positives.
d. The general discomfort and nervousness measured by the polygraph indicates that the person is hiding something.


d. The general discomfort and nervousness measured by the polygraph indicates that the person is hiding something.

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Psychology

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