The polygraph cannot detect if a person is lying, only whether the person is experiencing a change in physiological functioning
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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You're listening to a talk show on the radio. The guest happens to be an expert on attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. One question asked of the guest concerns treatment. The expert says, "Ritalin is used to control this disorder. It is a depressant and has side effects." What was wrong with the expert‘s comments?
A. Ritalin is a stimulant, not a depressant. B. Ritalin doesn‘t control the disorder; it cures it. C. Ritalin is never prescribed for ADHD. D. Ritalin has been shown to cause no side effects.
"If I said it, it must be true, because I've reduced the inconsistency of my beliefs and behavior." This best describes the:
A. arousal-cost-reward model B. cognitive dissonance theory C. covariation theory D. self-perception theory
The most widely used intelligence tests in America today were developed by
a. Sir Francis Galton. b. Alfred Binet. c. Lewis Terman. d. David Wechsler. e. Howard Gardner.
In Erikson’s theory, when the first psychosocial crisis has been resolved successfully . . .
a. The infant holds an attitude of basic trust b. The infant is capable of mistrust when it is warranted c. Both of the above d. None of the above