A person taking a "lie detector" test may be asked a question, such as "Was the gun that killed Hensley a, a)Colt, b)Smith & Wesson, c)Walther PPK, or d)Luger?" A guilty person should show more reaction on the polygraph to the correct gun, while an innocent person should the same reaction to all four responses. This type of questioning is part of the __________ test.
A)connotative guilt
B)guilty knowledge
C)relevant details
D)critical incidents

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This type of questioning is part of the "guilty knowledge" test, which is designed to determine if the person being tested knows specific details about the crime that only the perpetrator would know.

A Person Taking a "Lie Detector" Test May Be Asked