Which of the following is the best example of a bogus pipeline technique?
A) Participants agree to be connected to a scanner that detects deception.
B) Participants believe that subliminal messages are being "piped" to them through their headphones.
C) Participants agree to be hypnotized to tell the truth.
D) Blindfolded participants whisper messages to each other in line.

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The bogus pipeline technique involves making participants believe that a machine or procedure can detect their true thoughts or feelings, thereby encouraging them to be more honest in their responses. Choice A, where participants agree to be connected to a scanner that detects deception, fits this description as it implies the use of a device to uncover truth, even if the device does not actually have this capability.

Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a Bogus