A ______________ occurs when an innocent person is incorrectly labelled as guilty or deceptive on the polygraph test.
A)false positive
B)false negative
C)true positive
D)true negative

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A false positive occurs when the polygraph test indicates deception or guilt when the person is actually innocent. This can occur due to various factors such as high levels of anxiety or nervousness during the test, which may trigger a response similar to that of someone who is actually lying.

A ______________ Occurs When an Innocent Person Is Incorrectly Labelled