Which of the following statements about the polygraph method of detecting lying is TRUE?
A) It may fail to detect a lie, but it would never falsely indicate that somebody is lying.
B) It may sometimes falsely indicate that somebody is lying, but it would never fail to detect a lie.
C) Better results are achieved when the individual does not believe in the reliability of the test.
D) Fear and/or anger experienced by the individual may be interpreted as lying.

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The polygraph method measures physiological responses that can be affected by various emotions, including fear and anger, which can lead to false positives in detecting lies.

Which of the Following Statements About the Polygraph Method of Detecting