A "lie detector" makes use of the polygraph, which assesses a subject's heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and galvanic skin response

Given these measures, then, we can say that the polygraph is a(n) __________ measure of lying behavior.

a. overt
b. covert
c. reactivity
d. psychophysical


b

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Most infants born with HIV

a. have medical care available to keep them relatively healthy for decades. b. will not contract AIDs. c. die within their first year of life. d. die during ate childhood or adolescence.

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Homer is awakened suddenly because Marge, his wife, is choking him! Marge explains that she was dreaming about defending herself from the Princess of Bad Taste: Scary Spice. Homer is not mad; rather, he is concerned that Marge may be suffering from

A. sleep terror disorder. B. narcolepsy. C. sleep apnea. D. REM behavior disorder.

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Which psychologist is known for studying modeling?

a) Ivan Pavlov b) B. F. Skinner c) Albert Bandura d) John B. Watson

Psychology