The polygraph (lie detector)is based on the assumption that a person who is lying will have increased activity
A)of the parasympathetic nervous system.
B)of the Cannon-Bard pathway.
C)of the autonomic nervous system.
D)in the hippocampus.

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The polygraph measures physiological responses such as heart rate, skin conductivity, and respiration, which are controlled by the autonomic nervous system. The assumption is that when a person is lying, they will experience increased activity in the autonomic nervous system, leading to changes in these physiological responses. Therefore, choice C is the best answer. The other options are not directly related to the physiological responses measured by the polygraph.

The Polygraph (Lie Detector)is Based on the Assumption That a Person