When experts are given lie detector results from people who are known to be either innocent or guilty
A)they tend to be very accurate at correctly identifying both the innocent and the guilty
B)they are usually unable to reliably identify either the innocent or the guilty
C)they tend to do significantly less well in correctly identifying the innocent
D)they tend to do significantly less well in correctly identifying the guilty

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Lie detector tests, also known as polygraph tests, have a higher rate of false positives, meaning they are more likely to incorrectly identify innocent people as lying. Experts analyzing these results tend to have a harder time accurately identifying individuals who are innocent because the physiological responses measured by the tests (such as heart rate, blood pressure, and perspiration) can be triggered by stress and anxiety, not just deception.

When Experts Are Given Lie Detector Results from People Who