Which one of the following statements about the polygraph is FALSE?
A) There is no scientific evidence that a specific "lie response" exists.
B) Polygraph interpreters and users may be making the "Othello error."
C) The major drawback to using polygraphs is that they generate a high rate of false positives.
D) The general discomfort and nervousness measured by the polygraph indicates that the person is hiding something.

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This statement is false because general discomfort and nervousness measured by the polygraph do not necessarily indicate that the person is hiding something. Anxiety and stress can be caused by a variety of factors unrelated to deception, including fear of the polygraph itself or anxiety about the consequences of the test. Therefore, the polygraph is not a reliable indicator of deception based solely on physiological reactions.

Which One of the Following Statements About the Polygraph Is