What does a "false positive" refer to in a polygraph test?
A)the identification of an individual as telling the truth who, in fact, is lying
B)the identification of an individual as lying who, in fact, is not lying
C)an individual who cannot lie effectively
D)an individual who is not sure if they are lying

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A false positive in a polygraph test occurs when the test indicates that an individual is lying when they are actually telling the truth.

What Does a "False Positive" Refer to in a Polygraph