In the comparison question test (formerly, control question test) of polygraph examination, comparison questions are designed to be _____ and compel people to _____ when answering them.

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Comparison questions are designed to be uncomfortable but unrelated to the specific crime being investigated. The intention is to create a physiological response in the person being tested which can then be compared to their response to the directly relevant questions about the crime. This comparison makes it possible for the examiner to determine if the person is lying or telling the truth. Therefore, the best answer is B.

In the Comparison Question Test (Formerly, Control Question Test) of Polygraph