Which of the following is TRUE of polygraph tests?
A) They are physically painful.
B) They are accurate enough to be considered good evidence in legal settings.
C) They typically yield more false positives than false negatives.
D) All of these

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Polygraph tests are not physically painful, but they are not considered reliable enough to be used as evidence in most legal settings. In fact, they are known for producing more false positives (indicating deception when there is none) than false negatives (failing to detect deception when it is present).

Which of the Following Is TRUE of Polygraph Tests