AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the assumption of polygraph tests?
A
That our emotions give us away
B
That our lies are easily detected
C
That we get physically nervous when we lie
D
That the pain from the machine can get even the most hardened criminal to talk.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Polygraph Theory Lie detection is based on the assumption that when an individual experiences apprehension, fear, or emotional excitement, his or her respiration rate, blood pressure, and galvanic skin resistance sharply increase.

Detailed explanation-2: -Is there a possibility of failing the lie detector test when you are nervous? The lie detector test takes note of the physical responses which may include the heart rate or the breathing. Thus, provided that your feelings and emotions do not induce a direct physical response, there should be no problem with the test.

Detailed explanation-3: -Thus, from a medical perspective it is entirely valid that the polygraph will accurately measure sympathetic nervous system activity with its instrumentation. The false assumption of the polygraph test is that dishonesty is the sole cause of sympathetic arousal during a polygraph examination.

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