Which statement most accurately reflects scientists’ conclusions regarding the polygraph?
A. The polygraph is better than chance at detecting lies.
B. The polygraph is better than chance at detecting lies, but has a high error rate.
C. The polygraph is much better than chance at detecting lies except in the case of psychopaths.
D. The polygraph is worse than chance at detecting lies.
E. The polygraph is 80% to 90% in detecting lies in individuals without any known pathology.
B. The polygraph is better than chance at detecting lies, but has a high error rate.
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a. hippocampus b. hypothalamus c. basal ganglia d. amygdala
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a. Charles Spearman b. Louis Thurstone c. Carl Jung d. Howard Gardner
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What will be an ideal response?