Many psychologists are opposed to the use of lie detectors because
A) they represent an invasion of a person's privacy and could easily be used for unethical purposes.
B) there are often serious discrepancies among the various indicators such as perspiration and heart rate.
C) polygraphs cannot distinguish the various possible causes of arousal.
D) they are accurate only about 50 percent of the time.
Answer: C) polygraphs cannot distinguish the various possible causes of arousal.
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a. an understanding of children's tendency to assimilate. b. an unnecessary intrusion in the developmental process. c. an understanding of the egocentricity of young children. d. an understanding of children's lack of object permanence.
The possibility that one's appearance or behavior will be misused to confirm another person's oversimplified, prejudiced attitude is referred to as
overcompensation. dialectical thought. stereotype threat. disidentification.
Shepard Siegel's work suggests that some deaths attributed to _____________ are actually the result of conditioning
a. accident b. drunk driving c. drug overdose d. heart attack
What do aptitude tests assess?
a. Potential for learning b. Knowledge c. Progress in learning d. Intelligence