Which of the following registers involuntary physical processes such as pulse rate and perspiration and is often used in an attempt to detect whether or not a suspect is telling the truth?

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The correct answer is D) psychophysiological detection of deception, commonly known as a polygraph test. This device measures and records several physiological indices such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductivity while the subject is asked and answers a series of questions. The belief is that deceptive answers will produce physiological responses that can be differentiated from those associated with non-deceptive answers.

Which of the Following Registers Involuntary Physical Processes Such as Pulse