Why do researchers recommend against widespread use of polygraph tests?

a. Only people with a PhD can administer a polygraph

b. Most people can accurately judge who is lying without any help.
c. Polygraph tests require expensive equipment ordinarily limited to major hospitals.
d. Polygraphs often identify an innocent person as lying.


d

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a. Self esteem b. Fortitude c. Generosity d. Helpfulness

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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