In the study presented as changing psychology, what was the goal of the research?
A. To determine if people would lie when instructed to do so
B. To determine if brain activity is different when you tell the truth or lie
C. To determine if a CT scan can show brain function
D. To get courts to see how inaccurate polygraphs are in predicting lying
Answer: B
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