Suppose you are a participant in a psychology experiment in which the researcher randomly assigns some participants to steal money. Later, the researcher uses a polygraph to determine which participants "stole" the money and which are innocent

At the end of the experiment, the researcher says he "knows you stole the money." Because you are knowledgeable about the use of polygraphs, how do you respond?
a) "You know my brain was producing delta waves."
b) "The reason this works is the fear of receiving electric shocks."
c) "The polygraph can reveal more about me than I know myself."
d) "You know I was aroused for some reason, but you do not know why."

D

Psychology

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Which of the following is NOT a cultural adaptation to the environment?

a. Inuit people are able to survive sub-zero temperatures with specialized shelters and clothing. b. Fijian people have certain food taboos for pregnant and lactating women, which correlate with the marine toxicity of the foods. c. Polynesian people throw a large 1st birthday party for their children because, historically, many babies died within the first year of life. d. Tibetan highlanders are born with higher levels of oxygen in their blood to counteract the lower levels of oxygen at high elevations.

Psychology

When the vaginal tissues become engorged with blood during sexual arousal, this is known as

a. vasocongestion b. vaginal lubrication c. vaginal discharge d. vaginitis

Psychology