Any people believe that the polygraph test is actually a
Mvery good "lie detector." Some groups have suggested that the polygraph is as high as 98 percent accurate, while research has found that it yields a high rate (as much as 40 percent) of false positives. This discrepancy highlights the critical thinking concept of
A) extraordinary claims.
B) correlation versus causation.
C) falsifiability.
D) ruling out rival hypotheses.
Answer: A
You might also like to view...
Effective parental discipline involves:
a. laxness and demandingness b. laxness and strictness c. responsiveness and demandingness d. responsiveness and strictness
One study of neglected college students found that they were
a. less perceptive of non-verbal cues. b. more sensitive to others' insults. c. indifferent to others' feelings. d. acutely aware of their appearance.