According to your text, the polygraph test (also referred to as the 'lie detector') is criticized for its lack of

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The polygraph test is criticized for its lack of validity, as research has shown that it is not always accurate in detecting lies and may produce false positives or false negatives. Test-retest reliability refers to the consistency of results over time, interrater reliability refers to the consistency of results among different raters, and placebo effects refer to the influence of expectations and beliefs on behavior and physiology, none of which are the primary criticism of the polygraph test.

According to Your Text, the Polygraph Test (Also Referred to as the 'Lie