When participants answering questions about their sexual behavior believe that their responses are monitored by a polygraph,

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When participants believe their responses are being monitored by a polygraph, they are more likely to report truthfully, reducing the social desirability bias that often leads to differences in reported sexual behavior between men and women. This makes the differences between genders disappear or significantly reduce, as both are more truthful.

When Participants Answering Questions About Their Sexual Behavior Believe That