Why is the term "lie detector test" inaccurate?

a. These tests simply measure changes in arousal.
b. The test is not detecting lying, but the administrator is.
c. Using the term "lie" does not accurately reflect guilt.
d. Only very sophisticated computers can detect lying, not polygraphs.

A

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